Louis Johnson (bassist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Louis Johnson (bassist)

American musician

Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1955

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: 21-May-2015

Profession: record producer, guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Louis Johnson (April 13, 1955 – May 21, 2015) was an American bass guitarist.
Johnson was best known for his group The Brothers Johnson and his session playing on several hit albums of the 1970s and 1980s, including the best selling album of all time, Thriller.His signature sound came from the Music Man StingRay bass guitar, which Leo Fender made for him, and from his slapping technique.
He is ranked number 38 on Bass Player magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time".