General Johnson (musician)

General Norman Johnson (May 23, 1941 – October 13, 2010) was an American R&B singer, frontman of the Chairmen of the Board, songwriter, and record producer. He usually performed as General Johnson, although sometimes (particularly early in his career) he was billed as Norman Johnson. "General Norman" were in fact his given forenames, in that order; General was not a nickname or stage name.

General Johnson
Johnson in 2007
Background information
Birth nameGeneral Norman Johnson
Born(1941-05-23)May 23, 1941
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
OriginHuntersville, Virginia
DiedOctober 13, 2010(2010-10-13) (aged 69)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1961–2010
Websitehttp://www.chairmenoftheboard.com/
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