I met George once in Altadena, California by chance. He introduced himself and I then recognized who he was. This was in maybe 2013, he was a very nice and humble person. We had maybe a 10 minute conversation, the Brothers Johnson are legends to me. I grew up on their music in the late seventies and saw them in concert, once or twice. Good people.
@@fothgt Unfortunatley not so. Slave came after the Brothers Johson and while they were certainly funky (for a time before Steve Arrington split) they, IMO, couldnt touch the Brothers Johnson
@@fothgt Slave came after the success of The Brothers Johnson and while they were funky for a hit (before Steven Arrington split) they, IMO, were not on the level of the Brothers Johnson
🎉I saw them at the HOB on sunset bvd in Hollywood. It was in 1995. Amazing ! We were just a few and they were invited to play for the 100th of Prince of Bel Air I think and famous people were on the upper floor. The bass solo of Louis Johnson on "stomp" was phenomenal.
The Johnson brothers were always, two handsome, talented fine brothers!!!!!! I loved all of their music, nonetheless, the instrumental "Tomorrow" will always one of my favorites....What a beautiful time!!!!
I remember seeing these brothers in concert. The show was off the chain. 💃 this was back in the early eighties. I loved it I had a damn good time. Definitely underrated. They were some talented Brothers. That's when music was music. People used to play their own Shit. Was NO sampling other people's records then. I miss those days
I loved this group and I was a little girl in the 70s with ALL of the great music listening to them and I still do so thank you for this piece. The Brothers Johnson will forever be some fine talented brothers. RIP Louis 💖💖
there is still talent today.... weekend for example.... but technology has made real talent harder to find and when you do find it. technology makes the talent lazy. you don't have to work as hard for the sounds.
What a great story! Love these documentaries which tell you about the humble beginnings of these outstanding performers. Rest in Peace Louis Johnson. Always Remembered.
I used to listen to Rock and Punk etc all the time until I heard the Brothers Johnson. Since then Funk, R&B etc is all you will hear in my house and car, because of these guys. Thank you George, Louis and Co !!
George and his wife Debbie were my good friends and there was never a nicer couple....Love them.....been to their house many times back then....Debbie passed ..almost 20 years ago...what a sweet sweet person she was, what a loss. Have moved away from Cali a few years back and lost touch with George....but will never forget the good times we had together....Deb and George even gave me a welcome back pool party/barbeque last time I was in L.A., at Irene Cara's house They always called me boo boo Kitty....I sure miss the old days and being young and carefree....RIP Debbie...love always....
This was one of my favorite funk groups when I was growing up as a little boy. Growing up around my older cousins playing Brothers Johnson and watching their afros, clothes and listening to the jive talk. Good ole r and b days for me and I'm glad I can think back that far as an adult. Thank you.
Great interview! HUGE Brothers Johnson fan🎸🎸 I was learning to play guitar when "Look out for #1" came out, but when I heard Louis, I became obsessed with slap bass. So cool to hear George tell these stories. RIP Thunder Thumbs🙏🎸❤️
Louis Johnson was one of my early inspirations to pick up the bass. Mr. Thunder Thumb himself. Boy did we have fun back in high school in ‘78-‘79 grooving to their music. I’m telling you that era of music, 60’s-80’s was the best music EVER. There was so many great bands and music. No music today comes close. RIP Louis Johnson. 🎼🎼👍🏾
Back in the day, I used to hang out at the record store in my neighborhood, checking out music the latest LP, Louis Johnson with in demand, every LP you picked up, he would be in the credits, everybody wanted him to play on their albums, it's back in the early seventies, I mean he was on a lot of albums playing bass, he had a reputation in the industry. Rest in peace brother.
Back in the late 70’s I became a fan at the age of 12! You’re my favorite band of all times to this day! Anyone who ever gets a chance in life to know Q is blessed!
The first time I saw the Brothers Johnson was in Ames Iowa, along with Earth Wind & Fire and the Emotions, you talking about a Concert, Been to many but the lighting was Awesome, they all put on a Show, never forget it.
always loved these guys...had their albums since I was a kid...I especially loved Louis's bass playing...I followed him wherever he went musically...he played for lots of other musicians and u couldnt miss his distinct bass style.
Thank you for uploading this interview. I have always said if o ever won the lotto I would fly these brothers 1st class to perform at my wedding along with Greg Phillinganes, Ray Parker Jr and Patrice Rushen and Larry Graham. It would cost a lot but it would be an evening I will always cherish.
Ohmygosh.. I Loved The Brothers Johnson from the 1st time I ever heard them on the radio 📻 years ago❣️🎧😎 Saw a live performance in Central Florida many, many years ago and it was phenomenal.. ❤🎸🎸
I just luv this musical family.I' ve enjoyed some good music from them back in the 7o's and still now, continually listening to their music.Good Music!! Miss you Louis!!!
Thanks for sharing this great interview, George's story on the early days of The Brothers Johnson is just amazing, love how his dad slapped together a milk carton rubber band guitar for him during the Ed Sullivan Show commercial break, that is just really cool!!! Anyhow I'm a fan from Australia, first heard their hit song "Stomp" when I was 16 in the 1997 absolutely loved it, a year later bought their album "Right On Time" from a local Sunday flea market, FANASTIC album and have grown to love their music ever since, they are a super cool funk band!!!
Been loving them for years from Look Out For No 1 to Kickin' . Would get so excited at the very thought of each new release and buy the LPs and later on their Cds instantly . Also listened to and bought their singles . Was also Louis Johnson's newsletter fan when he founded the Louis Johnson Bass Academy and placed orders to buy the VHS tapes that were on sale at that time : Starlicks and other VHS tapes too on which Louis is seen performing with his cousin Alex Weir . Didn't meet George however but would have greatly appreciated it . Awesome memories and mesmerizing musicians in more ways than one : so versatile tuneful and emotionally powerful in all areas of music . In short artists with a true sense of musicianship that took jazz, soul and funk to another level . My best to the Johnsons and much gratitude to Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin' Licks for their contribution to music.
This is cool. First time I've heard George's perspective on their history. Would've been nice to hear Louis' as well but hey, we got what we got. Thanks for posting bro.
Can’t even BEGIN to tell y’all how big a fan I was of The Brothers Johnson! When they first hit the scene, I was hooked. What INCREDIBLE music they made and talent they had! George is missed, Rest In Power.
I miss the 70's. I was at Morgan State University when their song Strawberry Letter 23 came out. I was a junior at Morgan in 1977. We partied to that song smoking weed back in those days.
Fantastic interview footage! I hated for it to end!! Legendary in every sense of the word and we need this documentary made. It would also be very cool to have them featured on UnSung.
I met George once in Altadena, California by chance. He introduced himself and I then recognized who he was. This was in maybe 2013, he was a very nice and humble person. We had maybe a 10 minute conversation, the Brothers Johnson are legends to me. I grew up on their music in the late seventies and saw them in concert, once or twice. Good people.
Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
Nobody could touch The Brothers Johnson’s funk! Still listenable today!
TRUTH!!!!
I beg to differ! There was a group called Slave!
@@fothgt Unfortunatley not so. Slave came after the Brothers Johson and while they were certainly funky (for a time before Steve Arrington split) they, IMO, couldnt touch the Brothers Johnson
@@fothgt Slave came after the success of The Brothers Johnson and while they were funky for a hit (before Steven Arrington split) they, IMO, were not on the level of the Brothers Johnson
Right On!
His father saw his enthusiasm and cultivated it. Thank you Mr. Johnson for sewing the seeds that became The Brothers Johnson.
My Brothers, My Heroes Forever!
I could listen to George Johnson tell stories ALL DAY! This is music history! 👍👍👍👍👍
Their dad sounds like he was a wonderful guy
🎉I saw them at the HOB on sunset bvd in Hollywood. It was in 1995. Amazing ! We were just a few and they were invited to play for the 100th of Prince of Bel Air I think and famous people were on the upper floor. The bass solo of Louis Johnson on "stomp" was phenomenal.
The Johnson brothers were always, two handsome, talented fine brothers!!!!!! I loved all of their music, nonetheless, the instrumental "Tomorrow" will always one of my favorites....What a beautiful time!!!!
I play along side with my flute!
Yes they sure were handsome.
I remember seeing these brothers in concert. The show was off the chain. 💃 this was back in the early eighties. I loved it I had a damn good time. Definitely underrated. They were some talented Brothers. That's when music was music. People used to play their own Shit. Was NO sampling other people's records then. I miss those days
No shade to sampling I think it’s a valid art form that opens a new world of creativity but I do wish I grew up when legit bands were still cool
I miss those days also, seriously! 12-12-24.
George Johnson looks great for his age.
+JT STAR bennie boo what it doo
Yo Mr. Gore LOL. I see where you at lmao
He sure does
He still looks the same
I love you, George, just as handsome as the day you recorded STOMP!!!
I listened to stomp for the first time this morning and it woke me up faster then my coffee. Amazing talent and GROOVE!
One thing about older musicians they are gonna stay hip!
George and Louis, Thanks for all the Brothers Johnson memories! All of its AWESOME!!!
I was very impressed with you and Louis documentary 👏 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯
Unfortunate there has YET to be an Unsung episode done on the Brothers Johnson.
I agree! OVERDUE for less worthy acts!!
Heatwave has been done
I've been waiting since Unsung premiered for the Brothers Johnson, now Louis has passed and still no episode.
I'm pretty sure it won't be long, they can't be denied much longer, its probably up to George if he wants to or not!
maybe its because they were sung.
I love this guy!! George was my guitar hero growing up as Louis was my bass hero. Great interview. Rest In Peace to "Thunder Thumbs."
DaVinci Celone
George was EVERYTHING
I LOVE the Brothers Johnson. Louis was too FINE😍😍😍. George is EXTREMELY talented as was the late Louis. RIP in Christ, Louis.
Highly under rated cats
You can’t be underrated if you’ve made music with Quincy Jones he produces the best
Not really their seen and heard more than Most R&B funk jazz acts
Understatement
bull. THEY WERE GREAT.
Everyone knows the Brothers Johnson were well known.
Louis was a monster bassist.
Thanks for the post a huge Brothers Johnson fan
My mom has this album, I am so grateful to be a 70's baby.
Playing on a record player and better not touch it...good ol days
Who didn't have that album, son!!!! 😅
You weren't cool if you didn't!
I loved this group and I was a little girl in the 70s with ALL of the great music listening to them and I still do so thank you for this piece. The Brothers Johnson will forever be some fine talented brothers. RIP Louis 💖💖
This is Golden!!! One of my favorite groups of all time!
Back when there was REAL talent in the music industry.
there is still talent today.... weekend for example.... but technology has made real talent harder to find and when you do find it. technology makes the talent lazy. you don't have to work as hard for the sounds.
@@nickyalousakis3851 yes
Fao** You're Dead Right. Thank's 😊
This is Pure Gold..I have never heard an interview From George and heard how they all started as kids
What a great story! Love these documentaries which tell you about the humble beginnings of these outstanding performers. Rest in Peace Louis Johnson. Always Remembered.
R.I.P. Louis
I used to listen to Rock and Punk etc all the time until I heard the Brothers Johnson. Since then Funk, R&B etc is all you will hear in my house and car, because of these guys. Thank you George, Louis and Co !!
This documentary is GOLDEN!
Thank you, Andre. Been playin' and singin' their tunes since 1975 in Northern California.
0 dislikes, damn right. This is intriguing and entertaining an interview as I've ever seen. True greatness.
Here in 2020, listening to the vinyl "Right on Time" album that I got my parents to buy me for my 12th birthday.
@@HipHipHooray1111 LOL, no baby here, LOL. But I was lucky to be exposed to good music from the womb. :)
Wow
George and his wife Debbie were my good friends and there was never a nicer couple....Love them.....been to their house many times back then....Debbie passed ..almost 20 years ago...what a sweet sweet person she was, what a loss. Have moved away from Cali a few years back and lost touch with George....but will never forget the good times we had together....Deb and George even gave me a welcome back pool party/barbeque last time I was in L.A., at Irene Cara's house They always called me boo boo Kitty....I sure miss the old days and being young and carefree....RIP Debbie...love always....
Sharon Allen wow..respect to you ..
That sounds incredible Sharon. As I read your words, I envisioned a time that was filled with great music, good times and fine men! 😍
That is a beautiful story.
Amazing. Such legendary songwriters and producers.
This was one of my favorite funk groups when I was growing up as a little boy. Growing up around my older cousins playing Brothers Johnson and watching their afros, clothes and listening to the jive talk. Good ole r and b days for me and I'm glad I can think back that far as an adult. Thank you.
How amazing of a Father was that? wow
Love George's explanation of the beginning of the Bros. Johnson. Similar to my musical beginnings. A real treat to hear!
I thank you brothers for decades of wonderful musical compositions 🤗
When GOD sent us the gods of music they were the BOMB!!! Love you forever 💓
Great interview! HUGE Brothers Johnson fan🎸🎸 I was learning to play guitar when "Look out for #1" came out, but when I heard Louis, I became obsessed with slap bass. So cool to hear George tell these stories. RIP Thunder Thumbs🙏🎸❤️
Louis Johnson was one of my early inspirations to pick up the bass. Mr. Thunder Thumb himself. Boy did we have fun back in high school in ‘78-‘79 grooving to their music. I’m telling you that era of music, 60’s-80’s was the best music EVER. There was so many great bands and music. No music today comes close. RIP Louis Johnson. 🎼🎼👍🏾
George has always been pretty low key, it was good to hear him finally speak his mind.
Back in the day, I used to hang out at the record store in my neighborhood, checking out music the latest LP, Louis Johnson with in demand, every LP you picked up, he would be in the credits, everybody wanted him to play on their albums, it's back in the early seventies, I mean he was on a lot of albums playing bass, he had a reputation in the industry. Rest in peace brother.
The story of George’s dad 1:20 is the power of what a (good) father I the home can do for a kid.
Back in the late 70’s I became a fan at the age of 12! You’re my favorite band of all times to this day! Anyone who ever gets a chance in life to know Q is blessed!
Good music indeed
The first time I saw the Brothers Johnson was in Ames Iowa, along with Earth Wind & Fire and the Emotions, you talking about a Concert, Been to many but the lighting was Awesome, they all put on a Show, never forget it.
this is so beautiful. ...history. ..love this interview. thank you what a talented family.
Michelle Morris
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE 🎉🎊🎂🎉🎁 Awesome we share the same birthday month!❤
Supreme Musicians 👌🏿 ♥️
Thanks for posting. He looks the same as he did 40 years ago.
always loved these guys...had their albums since I was a kid...I especially loved Louis's bass playing...I followed him wherever he went musically...he played for lots of other musicians and u couldnt miss his distinct bass style.
Thank you for uploading this interview. I have always said if o ever won the lotto I would fly these brothers 1st class to perform at my wedding along with Greg Phillinganes, Ray Parker Jr and Patrice Rushen and Larry Graham. It would cost a lot but it would be an evening I will always cherish.
I first fell in love with their music as a teen in the nineties. Great music. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful testimony
I was a teen in the 70's and fell head long into a lifelong love affair with their music
Ohmygosh.. I Loved The Brothers Johnson from the 1st time I ever heard them on the radio 📻 years ago❣️🎧😎 Saw a live performance in Central Florida many, many years ago and it was phenomenal.. ❤🎸🎸
Great Dad story
Thank you for creating this documentary and sharing. Truly legendary. I’ve been a fan since I can remember. Loved and still love their music.
Being at the place at the right time!
I just luv this musical family.I' ve enjoyed some good music from them back in the 7o's and still now, continually listening to their music.Good Music!! Miss you Louis!!!
Thanks for sharing this great interview, George's story on the early days of The Brothers Johnson is just amazing, love how his dad slapped together a milk carton rubber band guitar for him during the Ed Sullivan Show commercial break, that is just really cool!!! Anyhow I'm a fan from Australia, first heard their hit song "Stomp" when I was 16 in the 1997 absolutely loved it, a year later bought their album "Right On Time" from a local Sunday flea market, FANASTIC album and have grown to love their music ever since, they are a super cool funk band!!!
great story! wish it was longer!!!
Great music...never forgotten!
Great interview! Thank you so much for posting!!
These guys are and remain SO SPECIAL.....what talent! This by the way cannot be beat as a documentary sort of auto-biography.
What an amazing story about such an amazing group, especially George and Louis! Always in my soul and in my heart!
Legendary in music 🎸🎸🎶🎤
Been loving them for years from Look Out For No 1 to Kickin' . Would get so excited at the very thought of each new release and buy the LPs and later on their Cds instantly . Also listened to and bought their singles . Was also Louis Johnson's newsletter fan when he founded the Louis Johnson Bass Academy and placed orders to buy the VHS tapes that were on sale at that time : Starlicks and other VHS tapes too on which Louis is seen performing with his cousin Alex Weir . Didn't meet George however but would have greatly appreciated it . Awesome memories and mesmerizing musicians in more ways than one : so versatile tuneful and emotionally powerful in all areas of music . In short artists with a true sense of musicianship that took jazz, soul and funk to another level . My best to the Johnsons and much gratitude to Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin' Licks for their contribution to music.
RIP Thunder Thumbs and thanks for posting< Andre!
This is cool. First time I've heard George's perspective on their history. Would've been nice to hear Louis' as well but hey, we got what we got. Thanks for posting bro.
Can’t even BEGIN to tell y’all how big a fan I was of The Brothers Johnson! When they first hit the scene, I was hooked. What INCREDIBLE music they made and talent they had! George is missed, Rest In Power.
Great interview
Man i'am so amazed by this story all these genius in one circle GOD continue to bless OMG
This band is underrated, they’re legends
great Interview George!
Beautiful Upload...Thank you so much for Sharing. B
Man I Love This...All In Detail....Tell It All Bro. George.
Outstanding!!!
Love it George is the spittin image of my. Late Uncle James his favorite jam was Strawberry Letter 23 Much Love Brothers Johnson Rip Louis🙏💯
Never missed a show when they played the Garden, NYC
Yes is very handsome.❤❤
Good interview!
I'm so glad to see this interview from Lightnin Licks made my day
One of the greatest groups ever❤️ from Detroit Michigan
Great interview, heard things that had not known about the Brothers.
I miss the 70's. I was at Morgan State University when their song Strawberry Letter 23 came out. I was a junior at Morgan in 1977. We partied to that song smoking weed back in those days.
Omg my favorite song is Stomp! I love them
Great band from L.A
Thanks for sharing, very very insightful. I am doing a recording and the Brothers Johnson and Louis Johnson's Passage are a benchmark for me!
I saw them in concert in 1979 in Phoenix AZ promoting rhe stomp album
i had the biggest crush on George as a kid.
passion4posh i still do, lol
Omg he was and still is fine as hell. I thought it was just me.
How awesome that must have been! Thanks for sharing. Love me some Luis. George was the pretty, IMO.
This is a treasure!
Long time fan...still a fan
"I'll be good to you", produced by Quincy brought me here...
this is incredible!
Thunder Thumbs and Lighting Licks 4-Ever👏👏👏Thank You(3×)
Fantastic interview footage! I hated for it to end!! Legendary in every sense of the word and we need this documentary made. It would also be very cool to have them featured on UnSung.
He had good Dad.
Awesome story!!!
Splendidly talented!
RIP brah"Louis J."