Lamont Johnson (fretless bassist)

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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.

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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. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lamont Johnson Discography". Discogs . Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Niteflyte Discography". Discogs . Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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