Buddy Johnson

This article is about the musician and bandleader. For the American football player, see Buddy Johnson (American football).
Not to be confused with Budd Johnson.
Buddy Johnson
Johnson, c. 1943
Johnson, c. 1943
Background information
Birth nameWoodrow Wilson Johnson
Born(1915-01-10)January 10, 1915
Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 1977(1977-02-09) (aged 62)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, jump blues, R&B urban blues
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
InstrumentPiano
Years active1930s–1960s

Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Johnson (January 10, 1915 – February 9, 1977)[1] was an American jump blues pianist and bandleader active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "Since I Fell for You", which became a jazz standard.[2]

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