Ginger Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George Folunsho Johnson |
| Born | 1916 Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria |
| Died | July 15, 1975 (age 58/59) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Yoruba music, jazz, rock Funk |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Percussion, vocals |
| Years active | c. 1942–75 |
| Labels | Melodisc, Masquerade |
George Folunsho "Ginger" Johnson (1916 – July 15, 1975) was a Nigerian percussionist and bandleader who was a prominent musician in London from the 1950s to the early 1970s. He led Ginger Johnson and His African Messengers, and recorded and performed with Edmundo Ros, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Scott and Quincy Jones among many others.