syl johnson Concert Photos

Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul singer and music producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975). "Different Strokes" has been sampled by number of rappers including Wu-Tang Clan, Hammer, and the Ghetto Boys. Blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Johnson, and bassist Mack Thompson, are his brothers.

syl johnson on Jul 6, 1996 [377-small]

syl johnson
Jul 6, 1996
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Bill Brackin

syl johnson on Jul 6, 1996 [376-small]

syl johnson
Jul 6, 1996
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Bill Brackin

syl johnson on Jul 6, 1996 [375-small]

syl johnson
Jul 6, 1996
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Bill Brackin

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