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George W. Johnson (singer)
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For other people named George Johnson, see George Johnson (disambiguation).
George Washington Johnson (c. October 1846 ā January 23, 1914) was an American singer and pioneer sound recording artist. Johnson was the first African American recording star of the phonograph.[1][2] His most popular songs were "The Whistling Coon" and "The Laughing Song".
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![]() A photo of Johnson from The Phonoscope, July 1898 | |
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Birth name | George Washington Johnson |
Born | October 29, 1846 Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 1914(1914-01-23) (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Vaudeville |
Occupation(s) | Singer, valet |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, whistling |
Years active | 1890ā1910 |
Labels | Berliner Gramophone, Edison, Columbia, Victor Talking Machine Company |
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