George W. Johnson (singer)

For other people named George Johnson, see George Johnson (disambiguation).
George W. Johnson
Johnson in 1898
Background information
Born
George Washington Johnson

October 29, 1846
Wheatland, Loudoun County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 1914(1914-01-23) (aged 67)
New York City, U.S.
GenresVaudeville
OccupationsSinger, valet
InstrumentsVocals, whistling
Years active1890–1910
LabelsBerliner Gramophone, Edison, Columbia, Victor Talking Machine Company
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George Washington Johnson (October 29, 1846 – January 23, 1914) was an American singer and pioneer sound recording artist. He is known for being the first African American recording star of the phonograph. His most popular songs were "The Whistling Coon" and "The Laughing Song".

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