THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Lonnie Johnson

American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter (1899–1970)

Lonnie Johnson has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 8, 1899 in New Orleans, United States.

Born

February 8, 1899

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: June 16, 1970

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
New Orleans, United States
Professions
guitarist, jazz guitarist, blues musician, jazz musician, musician, singer, banjoist, recording artist, violinist, composer
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 8, 1899 (Integrated Authority File; Find a Grave) or February 8, 1894 (IMDb).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 8, 1894

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Lonnie Johnson born?

Lonnie Johnson was born in New Orleans, United States.

When did Lonnie Johnson die?

Lonnie Johnson died on June 16, 1970.