Michael Johnson

Brian C Peters · From: Eagan Minnesota

Michael Johnson's memorial was held yesterday at the Dakota Jazz club in downtown Minneapolis. I was lucky enough to be able to play steel and guitar with him occasionally from 2000 - 2008. He was a brilliant guitarist, songwriter, humorist, and storyteller. He would often use Sonny Garrish and Jerry Douglass on many of his records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ1bGJBUmk8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWkrPO9H9sw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDnnZpCNKjA

This article pretty much sums up Michael's journey of being a full time musician. Please read.
http://performingsongwriter.com/the-perseverance-of-michael-johnson/

Brett Day · From: Pickens, SC

I listened to Michael's music as a kid in the 80s. I remember on CMT back in the 80s, they used to show music videos of his live performances, and he would sing "Bluer Than Blue" and "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder". On his albums, he used two of my favorite musicians, Jerry Douglas and Sonny Garrish

Bill Sinclair · From: Waynesboro, PA, USA

I didn't realize he had passed. I remember hearing him at the Bluebird in Nashville back in the 80's. What a talented, insightful person. Brian, I'm sure you deeply treasure the time you spent with him. RIP Michael.

Barry Blackwood · Posted 23 Aug 2017 8:04 am

Another irreplaceable loss. RIP, MJ.

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