Lamont Johnson (fretless bassist)

For the American jazz pianist, see LaMont Johnson. For the American actor and film director, see Lamont Johnson.

Eugene Lamont Johnson (April 20, 1955 - November 27, 2024), commonly known as E Lamont Johnson or Lamont Johnson, was 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 CBS Records.[2] He recorded an album with American disco group Niteflyte for Ariola Records.[3] He was a notable bass instructor in the Detroit area, and many have sought his electric bass instruction.[4]

Johnson died on November 27, 2024.[5]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Hitchcock, Hugh J. "Lamont Johnson, Detroit Bass Legend". The Funkatologist. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Lamont Johnson – Music of the Sun". Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  3. ^ "Niteflyte". Discogs. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  4. ^ "Lamont". Lamont Johnson website. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  5. ^ https://www.talkbass.com/threads/rip-lamont-johnson.1663637/
  6. ^ a b c d e "Lamont Johnson Discography". Discogs. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. ^ "Niteflyte Discography". Discogs. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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