Jimmy Johnson (blues guitarist)

Not to be confused with blues musician James F. Johnson (1926–2000), who was also known as Jimmy Johnson.
Not to be confused with American bassist Jimmy Johnson (bassist) (born 1956).
This article is about the blues guitarist. For other people named or Jimmy or Jimmie Johnson, see Jimmy Johnson (disambiguation).

Jimmy Johnson
Born
James Earl Thompson

(1928-11-25)November 25, 1928
Holly Springs, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2022(2022-01-31) (aged 93)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • vocals
  • guitar

James Earl Thompson (November 25, 1928 – January 31, 2022), known professionally as Jimmy Johnson, was an American blues guitarist and singer.

As a guitarist he was influenced by Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. He played with Freddie King, Albert King, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, and Eddy Clearwater, among others.

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