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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Maureen O'Donnell

Jimmy Johnson, renowned Chicago bluesman, guitarist, dead at 93

Bluesman Jimmy Johnson “was one of the most talented and passionate bluesmen ever to come out of Chicago,” said Bruce Iglauer, founder of Alligator Records. | Lola Reynaerts / Delmark Records

Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson, whose blistering performances were matched by his wide-ranging musical knowledge and meticulous attention to detail onstage and in the recording studio, has died.

He died Monday at his home in Harvey, according to his label, Delmark Records. He was 93.

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