Gus Johnson
American musician (1913-2000) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86
Gus Johnson was an American swing drummer in various jazz bands, born in Tyler, Texas, United States.
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After learning to play drums from his next-door neighbor, Johnson occasionally played professionally at the age of ten in the Lincoln Theater, and performed in various local groups, most notable McDavid's Blue Rhythm Band. Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Johnson moved to Kansas City, where he took up drumming full-time. He joined Jay McShann's Orchestra in 1938, with his music career being interrupted by his conscription into the military in 1943.
