George W. Johnson

George W. Johnson

George Washington Johnson (c. October 1846 – January 23, 1914) was a singer and pioneer sound recording artist, the first African American recording star of the phonograph.

Read more about George W. Johnson:  Early Life, Musical Career, Later Life

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