Pete Johnson
American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist (1904–1967)
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Summary
Pete Johnson was born on March 25, 1904[1], in Kansas City[2]. He died on March 23, 1967[3], in Buffalo[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], jazz musician[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 3, 1904[11]
- Date of death: May 23, 1967[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17], boogie-woogie[18]
- Record label: Blue Note[19], Apollo Records[20]
- Discography: Pete Johnson discography[21]
- Commons category: Pete Johnson[22]
- Cause of death: stroke[23]
- Family name: Johnson[24]
- Given name: Pete[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: piano[27]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Kermit H. Johnson[30]
- Different from: Pete Johnson[31]
- Start of work period: 1922[32]
- Copyright representative: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
Why It Matters
Pete Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Pete Johnson born?
Pete Johnson was born in Kansas City[2].
Where did Pete Johnson die?
Pete Johnson died in Buffalo[4].
What did Pete Johnson do for work?
Pete Johnson worked as a pianist[5], jazz musician[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and musician[9].