Mary Johnson nickname(s):
Signifying Mary, Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson date of birth:
March 29, 1898
How old was Mary Johnson when died?
85
Where was Mary Johnson born?
Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States
When did Mary Johnson die?
July 20, 1983
Where did Mary Johnson die?
St Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Mary Johnson body shape:
Average
What color are Mary Johnson's eyes?
Blue
What color is Mary Johnson's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Mary Johnson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Mary Johnson's ethnicity?
White
What is Mary Johnson nationality?
American
What is Mary Johnson's occupation?
Singer, accordionist, songwriter
What genre is Mary Johnson's work?
Classic female blues
What instruments does Mary Johnson play?
Vocals, Accordion
Short Biography
Mary Johnson (March 29, 1898 or 1900 – July 20, 1983) was an American classic female blues singer, accordionist and songwriter. Her most noted tracks are "Dream Daddy Blues" and "Western Union Blues." She wrote several of her songs, including "Barrel House Flat Blues", "Key to the Mountain Blues" and "Black Men Blues." Johnson worked with Peetie Wheatstraw, Tampa Red, Kokomo Arnold and Roosevelt Sykes, among others. She was married to the blues musician Lonnie Johnson.