General Johnson (musician)
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Johnson in 2007
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | General Norman Johnson |
| Born |
May 23, 1941 Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Origin | Huntersville, Virginia |
| Died | October 13, 2010 (aged 69) Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1961–2010 |
| Associated acts | Chairmen of the Board, The Showmen |
| Website | http://www.chairmenoftheboard.com/ |
General Norman Johnson (May 23, 1941 – October 13, 2010) was the frontman of Chairmen of the Board and an American rhythm and blues songwriter and record producer.
Johnson made an early start in music when he began singing in his church choir at the age of six. His recording debut came six years later on Atlantic Records, who recorded his group the Humdingers, although the tracks remain unreleased. In 1961, and following a change in name to the Showmen, Johnson and the group recorded a single for Minit Records, "It Will Stand." It was a chart hit in both 1961 and 1964. Although the Showmen recorded other offerings for Minit and Swan, including such hits as "39-21-46", they split up in 1968.
Johnson attempted an abortive solo career before joining the then new Invictus label in Detroit, Michigan. Steered by Holland-Dozier-Holland, Johnson recruited Danny Woods (ex-The Showmen), Harrison Kennedy, and Eddie Curtis and created Chairmen of the Board. Their debut single, "Give Me Just a Little More Time", rose to #3 in the US Billboard R&B chart in 1970. Further hits included "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String" and "Everything's Tuesday."
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