Biography

The Brothers Johnson—led by guitarist/singer George and bassist/singer Louis—formed as an R&B band in the late 1960s, touring with such acts as the Supremes, Bobby Womack, and Billy Preston. Their debut album LOOK OUT FOR #1 was released in 1976 and produced by Quincy Jones, who went on to produce the Johnson’s most successful efforts, including 1980’s LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. The outfit’s sleek, sophisticated brand of funk, soul, and disco found chart success with the singles “Get the Funk Out Ma Face,” “Strawberry Letter #23,” and “Stomp!,” among others. Throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s the brothers have released occasional albums, worked as session musicians, and toured widely.

Top Tracks

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• Ain't We Funkin' Now

• Brother Man

• Closer To The One That You Love

• Family Affair

• Free Yourself, Be Yourself

• Get The Funk Out Ma Face

• Get The Funk Out Of Ma Face

• If You Want Me To Stay

• I'll Be Good To You

• It's You Girl

• Land Of Ladies

• Light Up The Night

• Q

• Ride-o-rocket

• Stomp

• Stomp!

• Strawberry Letter #23

• Strawberry Letter 23

• You Keep Me Coming Back

Discography

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• Strawberry Letter 23: Live

  Cleopatra

  2004

• Brothers 'n' Love

  A&M

  1996

• Kickin'

  A&M

  1988

• Out of Control

  1984

• Blast!

  A&M

  1982

• Winners

  BBR

  1981

• Light Up the Night

  Universal Special Products / A&M

  1980

• Blam!!

  A&M

  1978

• Right on Time

  Universal Special Products / A&M

  1977

• Look Out for #1

  A&M

  1976