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Johnnie Johnson
Born July 8, 1924Died April 13, 2005 (80 years)
Johnnie Clyde Johnson was an American pianist who played jazz, blues and rock and roll. His work with Chuck Berry led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for breaking racial barriers in the military, as he was a Montford Point Marine - where the African-American unit endured racism and inspired social change while integrating the previously all-white Marine Corps during World War II.
Filmography
2018 | Chuck Berry · as Self |
2015 | Keith Richards: Under the Influence · as Self |
1996 | Dancing in the Street (TV Series) · as Self |
1995 | Rock & Roll (TV Series) · as Self |
1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
1991 | Eric Clapton: 24 Nights · as Self - Piano |
1987 | Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll · as Self |
1955 | This is Your Life (UK) (TV Series) · as Self |