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🎂 William Manuel Johnson - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday
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Popular As |
William Manuel Johnson |
Occupation |
Bassist |
Age |
years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
August 10, 1872 (Louisiana) |
Birthday |
August 10 |
Town/City |
Louisiana |
Nationality |
Louisiana |
🌙 Zodiac
William Manuel Johnson’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
William Manuel Johnson was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
About
Pioneer of the slap style of string bass playing and founder of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band.
Before Fame
He started slapping the strings of his bass because he broke his bow while on tour.
Trivia
He founded and managed The Original Creole Orchestra, the first jazz band to leave New Orleans and go on successful tours.
Family Life
His brother was a musician and his sister was involved with Jelly Roll Morton.
Associated With
He taught Milt Hinton and many other younger musicians how to slap.
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