Johnnie Bassett date of birth:
October 9, 1935
How old was Johnnie Bassett when died?
76
Where was Johnnie Bassett born?
Marianna, Florida, United States
When did Johnnie Bassett die?
August 4, 2012
What is Johnnie Bassett nationality?
American
What is Johnnie Bassett's occupation?
Guitarist, singer, songwriter
What genre is Johnnie Bassett's work?
Electric blues
What instruments does Johnnie Bassett play?
Guitar, vocals
Short Biography
Johnnie Alexander Bassett (October 9, 1935 – August 4, 2012) was a Detroit-based American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Working for decades primarily as a session musician, by the 1990s Bassett had his own backing band and released seven albums in his lifetime. He cited Billy Butler, Tiny Grimes, Albert King, B.B. King and especially T-Bone Walker as major influences.