Hubert Johnson (musician)

Hubert Johnson
Born(1941-01-14)January 14, 1941
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 1981(1981-07-11) (aged 40)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresR&B
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1960–1964
LabelsMotown

Hubert Johnson (January 14, 1941 – July 11, 1981)[1][2] was an American singer and performer. Johnson is best known for being one of the original members of the Motown R&B vocal group The Contours. Johnson was also the cousin of the late Jackie Wilson.[3][4]

  1. ^ "The Contours". www.soulfulkindamusic.net. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  2. ^ "RIP Hubert Johnson". Motown Forever. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Died on This Date (July 11, 1981) Hubert Johnson / The Contours". themusicsover.com. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  4. ^ Simmonds, Jeremy (2008). The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars: Heroin, Handguns, and Ham Sandwiches. Chicago Review Press. p. 155. ISBN 978-1556527548. Retrieved March 24, 2015.