Cynthia Johnson

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Cynthia Johnson
Cynthia Johnson performing in July 2014
Background information
Born	(1956-04-22) April 22, 1956 (age 68) Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Genres	Funk, disco, R&B, jazz, pop, soul, rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, television personality
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1973–present
Labels	Casablanca Records, Megabien Music
Website	cynthiajohnson.net

Cynthia Johnson (born April 22, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter and television personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the band Lipps Inc. with the worldwide smash hit "Funkytown".^[1]