Syl Johnson
Sylvester "Syl" Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson; July 1, 1936 – February 6, 2022[1]) was an American blues and soul singer, musician and record producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975). Johnson was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi. His career began in 1959.
Johnson died on February 6, 2022 in Mableton, Georgia of congestive heart failure at the age of 85.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chicago Blues, Soul Legend Syl Johnson Dies at 85". February 6, 2022.
Categories:
- 1936 births
- 2022 deaths
- American blues musicians
- American blues singers
- American soul musicians
- American soul singers
- American guitarists
- American record producers
- Musicians from Mississippi
- Singers from Mississippi
- Businesspeople from Mississippi
- People from Holly Springs, Mississippi
- Deaths from congestive heart failure