Louis Johnson Has Died

Louis Johnson, that great bass guitar sound behind the Brothers Johnson has died, Inside The Rock Era has learned.


In addition to being a part of hits like "Strawberry Letter 23", "I'll Be Good To You" and "Stomp!" with the Brothers Johnson, Louis also played bass for Michael Jackson ("Billie Jean" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"), George Benson, Herb Alpert, Jeffrey Osborne, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Michael McDonald, Grover Washington, Jr. and Earl Klugh.

Johnson was 60.