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Main Forums => The Bass Zone => Topic started by: 4stringer77 on May 22, 2015, 01:09:12 PM

Title: RIP Louis Johnson
Post by: 4stringer77 on May 22, 2015, 01:09:12 PM

I loved the music this man made with his bass. 60 years is too soon to go. We'll miss you Louis.

Title: Re: RIP Louis Johnson
Post by: hieronymous on May 22, 2015, 04:45:15 PM

Yeah, this was really shocking and sad.

I had this instructional video when I was in high school - brings back great memories mixed with sadness at the loss...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvWiT6Q6Awk

Title: Re: RIP Louis Johnson
Post by: gearHed289 on May 26, 2015, 08:02:22 AM

He was probably the first guy I saw slap around 1978 on either Don Kirschner's or the Midnight Special. I didn't know what the heck was going on - it looked like he was getting shocked every time his thumb hit the string! This guy pre-dated all the show-offs who came later, and had GREAT rhythm. RIP...