Lamont Johnson (fretless bassist)
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Eugene Lamont Johnson (born April 20, 1955, in Highland Park, Michigan), commonly known as E Lamont Johnson or Lamont Johnson, is an American musician.[1] He was the lead singer of the composition "This Must Be Heaven" and electric fretless bassist of the R&B band Brainstorm. As a result of his electric fretless bass work throughout the mid 1970s, He gained recognition for being the first internationally recognized electric fretless bassist in R&B music.
After leaving Brainstorm in 1978, he recorded two solo albums for C.B.S Records.[2] He recorded an album with American disco group "Niteflyte" for Ariola Records.[3] He is a notable bass instructor in the Detroit area, and many have sought his electric bass instruction since the mid 1970s.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
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References
- ^ Hitchcock, Hugh J. "Lamont Johnson, Detroit Bass Legend". The Funkatologist. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Lamont Johnson - Music of the Sun". Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Niteflyte". Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Lamont". Lamont Johnson website. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Lamont Johnson Discography". Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Niteflyte Discography". Retrieved 12 May 2015.