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Lonnie Johnson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1970)

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Lonnie Johnson (musician)

American blues and jazz musician (1899–1970)

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson was an American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter. He was a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin and is recognized as the first to play an electrically amplified violin.
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February 8

Day of the year

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 326 days remain until the end of the year.
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