Buck Johnson (musician)
Burleigh Clyde "Buck" Johnson Jr (born c. 1966 in Miami, Florida) is a vocalist and songwriter.
Johnson's father, Burleigh, was named for pitcher Burleigh Grimes and was a member of the Johnson Brothers gospel quartet. Buck grew up in Shady Grove, west of Adamsville, and toured with his family's gospel group.
Johnson attended Birmingham-Southern College. He was cast in a Birmingham-Southern Theatre production of Godspell during his sophomore year and toured with the BSC Concert Choir, where he met his wife, Kym. He graduated in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Since then Johnson has worked in California and Nashville, Tennessee in a widely-ranging music career. He has performed as a soloist and with numerous groups and also recorded and performed as a session musician, songwriter and producer.
Johnson was a founding member of the country group Whiskey Falls and performs frequently with Birmingham's Black Jacket Symphony. In 2014 he began touring with the rock group Aerosmith as a keyboardist and backing vocalist.
Discography
- Buck Johnson (2016) "Enjoying The Ride" Spectra Music Group
- Buck Johnson (2024) "Tongue and Groove"
References
- Colurso, Mary (January 27, 2012) "Buck Johnson or Burly Clyde? Either way, he's a busy singer-songwriter from Alabama." The Birmingham News
- Wake, Matt (June 9, 2017) "Aerosmith's secret weapon: Alabama native on tour with rock legends." The Birmingham News
- "Buck Johnson (musician)." (January 18, 2024) Wikipedia - accessed April 23, 2024
- Harvey, Alec (April 16, 2024) "‘Try to Remember’: As Birmingham-Southern College prepares to close, alumni and faculty recall the theater program through the decades." By Alec Harvey - accessed April 17, 2024
External links
- Buck Johnson website