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December 3, 1972 (100 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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William Manuel Johnson
William Manuel "Bill" Johnson, is an American jazz musician, banjo and bass doubles player; He is considered the father of double bass 'slap' style. In New Orleans, he performed at Lulu White's legendary brothel, with the Eagle Band and with the Bronze Excelsior Band. Johnson claims to have started "slapping" his bass strings after accidentally breaking his bowstring on the road with his band in northern Louisiana in the early 1910s. Orleans adopted this style and popularized it nationwide with broadcasting the New Orleans Jazz. Johnson was the founder and director of the first jazz group to leave New Orleans and tour widely in the 1910s, The Original Creole Orchestra. The children participated in a variety show revolving around the characters "Uncle" and "boys", performing in the Midwest, Northwest and Canada. He brought the Creole Band to Chicago in 1915 .
Birth nameWilliam Manuel Johnson
BornAugust 10, 1872
Died(aged), New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz, dixieland
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDouble bass
Years active1880s–1950s
Associated actsThe Original Creole Orchestra, King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, Bill Johnson's Louisiana Jug Band

About William Manuel Johnson

Bassist William Manuel Johnson was born on August 10, 1872 in Louisiana, United States (He dies at the age of 100, on December 3, 1972).

King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band was founded by him, a pioneer of the slap style of string bass playing.

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William Manuel Johnson before becoming famous

William Manuel Johnson was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1872 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Because he shattered his bow while on tour, he began slapping the strings of his bass.

Achievement of William Manuel Johnson

He formed and managed The Original Creole Orchestra, the first jazz band to travel successfully outside of New Orleans.

William Manuel Johnson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His sister worked with Composer Jelly Roll Morton and his brother was a pianist.

Jelly Roll Morton (1890 - 1941) (Composer)
Jelly Roll Morton (1890 - 1941)

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Bassist Milt Hinton and many other younger musicians learned how to slap from him.

Milt Hinton (1910 - 2000) (Bassist)
Milt Hinton (1910 - 2000)

Bassist

William Manuel Johnson Income & Net worth

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