Louis Johnson, founding member of funk band the Brothers Johnson and an in-demand bassist who appeared on Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” died ...

Louis Johnson Master Session 1, and somewhat inevitably, Master Session 2. Watching videos of Johnson play slap bass is simply incredible; his hands move so fast it’s a wonder how he managed to ...

Louis Johnson, the bassist who scored a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s as one-half of the Brothers Johnson, passed away at the age of 60 on Thursday (May 21). Other hits followed ...

LOS ANGELES — Louis Johnson, founding member of funk band The Brothers Johnson and an in-demand bassist who appeared on Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get ...

He didn’t know I had taught Louis. I called my mom and said, “Look, Billy’s bass player quit. Pack Louis a bag and bring him to the airport.” Q: Why did The Brothers Johnson break up in 82 ...

NEW YORK — Louis Johnson, a bassist who had a string of funk hits with the Brothers Johnson and worked as a session musician for Quincy Jones, notably on the Michael Jackson albums “Off the ...

and a cover of Shuggie Otis’ “Strawberry Letter 23.” “Louis ‘Thunder Thumbs’ Johnson was one of the greatest bass players to ever pick up the instrument,” Quincy Jones, who produced ...

WASHINGTON, May 23 (UPI) --Louis Johnson, Brothers Johnson bassist and key Michael Jackson collaborator, died Thursday, May 21, at the age of 60. His nephew, Troy, confirmed the musician's death ...