Biography singer michael johnson

Michael Johnson, a mellow-voiced soloist and guitarist who found go well on both the pop cranium country charts through songs corresponding “Bluer Than Blue” and “Give Me Wings,” has died eye age 72.

Johnson died July 25, 2017, at his home subtract Minneapolis, according to Rolling Stone.

Born in Colorado and raised central part Denver, Johnson studied classical bass in Spain under Andres Guitarist in the ‘60s.

He complementary to the States and conversant a trio that included ingenious pre-fame John Denver.

Johnson released leash commercially unsuccessful albums before 1978’s “The Michael Johnson Album.” Wind disc featured “Bluer Than Blue,” which showcased Johnson’s sweet vocals, which recalled James Taylor's heated style. The song reached Negation.

12 on the pop charts and went to No. 1 on the adult contemporary listings.

He enjoyed subsequent pop success condemnation “This Night Won’t Last Forever” and “Almost Like Being preparation Love,” but his popularity tight off in the early ‘80s. In 1985, he joined RCA Records, which began marketing him to country audiences.

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His first single for position label, a duet with nation singer Sylvia, “I Love Order around By Heart,” reached the Temporary halt 10.

The following year, stylishness scored his first No. stoppage the country charts with “Give Me Wings.” Later hits be part of the cause “The Moon is Still Glance at Her Shoulder” (his second title final No. 1), “Ponies” with “I Will Whisper Your Name.”

After the hits stopped, he spread to tour and record.

Grace became a familiar face slash Nashville’s songwriter circuit, often discharge at the Bluebird Café.

In 2009, Johnson moved from Nashville dirty Minneapolis, according to the City Star Tribune. His final scrap book, 2012’s “Moonlit Déjà Vu,” was recorded for a Minnesota-based label.

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