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Lonnie Johnson, an influential African-American singer and guitarist, made Toronto his final home in the last five years of his life. Known for his significant contributions to blues and jazz since the 1920s, he initially visited the city for a brief performance in May 1965. His return for a longer engagement in June marked the beginning of his extended stay, during which he rarely left the city again, highlighting his deep connection to Toronto in his later years.
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Way Down That Lonesome Road, Mark Miller
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Way Down That Lonesome Road
- Subtitle
- Lonnie Johnson in Toronto, 1965-1970 (Trade Paper)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Miller
- Publisher
- The Mercury Press & Teksteditions
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN13
- 9780986869648
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Lonnie Johnson, an influential African-American singer and guitarist, made Toronto his final home in the last five years of his life. Known for his significant contributions to blues and jazz since the 1920s, he initially visited the city for a brief performance in May 1965. His return for a longer engagement in June marked the beginning of his extended stay, during which he rarely left the city again, highlighting his deep connection to Toronto in his later years.