Carlos Johnson (blues musician) facts for kids
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Carlos Johnson
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Carlos Johnson (2008)
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| Born | January 17, 1953 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Labels | Blues Special, Mr. Kelly's, P-Vine |
| Associated acts | Billy Branch Valerie Wellington |
Carlos Johnson, born on January 17, 1953, is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is known for his exciting and powerful guitar playing. What makes him special is that he is left-handed, but he plays a right-handed guitar upside down! Famous guitarists like Otis Rush and Jimi Hendrix also played this way. Carlos Johnson has been a big part of the Chicago blues music scene since the 1970s. He has also played on recordings for other well-known musicians, including Billy Branch and Son Seals.
About Carlos Johnson
Carlos Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. He started playing music in the 1970s.
In 1989, Carlos went on his first music tour to Japan. He toured with a singer named Valerie Wellington. Japanese blues fans really liked his playing!
He went back to Japan in 2004. This time, he played guitar for Otis Rush. Otis Rush was a famous blues guitarist who couldn't play guitar anymore because of a stroke. Carlos helped him perform. These concerts made Carlos very popular in Japan.
Even though he played music for many years, Carlos Johnson didn't release his own album until 2000. That year, his first CD, My Name Is Carlos Johnson, came out. It was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He was also featured on a CD by Billy Branch and The Sons of Blues in 2002. Carlos and Billy Branch made an album together in 2004 called Don't Mess with the Bluesmen. Another CD, In and Out, was released the same year.
In 2007, Carlos released a live album. It was called Live at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted and was recorded in Chicago. He toured Japan as a solo artist in 2007 and again in 2009.
Carlos Johnson's Music Albums
- 2001: My Name is Carlos Johnson (Blues Special Records)
- 2004: Don't Mess with the Bluesmen (P-Vine) (duo with Billy Branch)
- 2004: In And Out (Mr. Kelly's)
- 2007: Live At B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted (P-Vine)
- 2009: Encore! Live At B.L.U.E.S. On Halsted (P-Vine)
Carlos Johnson's Videos
- 2008: Live At B.L.U.E.S. On Halsted (P-Vine)
