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The Brothers Johnson

Mapped through Funk influences; 9 albums in the Staimusic archive.

The Brothers Johnson
Biography

The Brothers Johnson: history and sound

The Brothers Johnson is an American funk and R&B band consisting of American musicians and brothers George aka 'Lightnin' Licks' and Louis E.
The Infectious Grooves of The Brothers Johnson
Music has always been the universes language, binding people together by the strings and beats of catchy tunes. One of such invaluable artists, who made it to the music world, are The Brothers Johnson, the After Hours Groove Architects who have brought us years of infectious grooves, unique style, and lasting memories. In this post, we take a glimpse at their musical biography, genre, best songs, famous concerts, and a musical critique.
The Brothers Johnson are a musical duo, made of two brothers, George and Louis Johnson, born in Los Angeles between the years 1947 and 1955. They entered the music scene in the early 70s and have since been a pivotal force in the world of R&B and funk. Achieving Gold Record status with their hit album Right on Time, their blend of R&B and funk makes people get up and dance, which started with their time in The Rollers.
As we delve into their genre, it's noteworthy that the two brothers' versatility is their strength, fusing funk, R&B, disco, and pop in various ways. From their Rolling Stone's Best Dance Track of All Time winner,Strawberry Letter 23, to Get the Funk Outta My Face, their music resonates from the moment you hear it.
As for their famous concerts, perhaps the most notable was their appearance on the legendary TV show Solid Gold, where the brothers performed Stomp! on national television. This fun, upbeat track will make anyone want to get up and dance. The song is adored by everyone, including legendaries like Michael Jackson, who created a remix of the song in 1985.
Over the years, The Brothers Johnson has served up numerous great hits that will keep souls grooving, some of which include I'll Be Good to You, which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group in 1977, Light Up The Night, Ain't We Funky Now, and many more. One of the brothers' last performances was in Tokyo Dome, where they played an electrifying set to thousands of fans.
Critics do not lie, and neither do their songs. The Brothers Johnson has had a fantastic run, and it's evident in the way their music makes people feel, get lost in catchy rhythms, and move their feet to the beats of their music. There's hardly a person who won't be able to find at least one of their tunes that won't take them down the memory lane of their lives.
In conclusion, the world has been indeed blessed with the music of The Brothers Johnson, whose genre-bending music has kept us up for years, and we sure hope for it to continue. From their fun and up-tempo Stomp! to their highly melodic Strawberry Letter 23, their music style will serve as a shining example of endless possibilities that can still be discovered within the music world.
Concepts

Genres, influences and musical ideas

Songs

Selected YouTube songs from our archive

So Won't You Stay
The Brothers Johnson So Won't You Stay
It's You Girl
The Brothers Johnson It's You Girl
You Keep Me Coming Back
The Brothers Johnson You Keep Me Coming Back
Closer To The One That You Love
The Brothers Johnson Closer To The One That You Love
Dancin' And Prancin'
The Brothers Johnson Dancin' And Prancin'
Ain't We Funkin Now
The Brothers Johnson Ain't We Funkin Now