Robert Johnson (disambiguation)
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Robert Johnson
(1911–1938) was an American blues singer and guitarist.
"Robert Johnson" may also refer to:
Robert Johnson
Robert Leroy Johnson was an American blues singer and musician. His landmark recordings from 1936–37 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given...
(1911–1938) was an American blues singer and guitarist.
"Robert Johnson" may also refer to:
The arts
- "Robert Johnson", a song by Alexis Korner from The Party AlbumThe Party Album (Alexis Korner)The Party Album, also known as The Party LP is a 1978 live blues recording by Alexis Korner. The album features Alexis Korner and various guest musicians singing a mix of both classic blues songs as well as some of Korner's own...
- Robert A. JohnsonRobert A. JohnsonRobert A. Johnson is a rock and blues guitarist based in Memphis, Tennessee who is best known for his work in the 1970s. He is usually known professionally as "Robert Johnson." He is no relation to the 1930s era blues guitarist Robert Johnson.Early in his career Johnson played in bands with Jack...
, 1970s Memphis-based guitarist - Bob Johnson (actor)Bob Johnson (actor)Robert Cleveland Johnson , known professionally as Bob Johnson, was an American actor and voice actor who played supporting roles on series television and in films from the late 1950s until a few years before his death...
, voice actor noted for Mission: Impossible mission messages - Robert Johnson (English composer) (c. 1580–1634) English lutenist and composer
- Robert Johnson (director cine) (b. 12/31/1959) is an American born film director/ cinematographer
- Robert Johnson (screenwriter), writer for films such as The Temptations
- Robert Johnson (Scottish composer) (c. 1500–c. 1560), a Scottish priest and composer active in England
- Robert Sherlaw JohnsonRobert Sherlaw JohnsonRobert Sherlaw Johnson , was a British composer, pianist and music scholar. Sherlaw Johnson was one of that group of post-war British musicians whose work reflected wider European interests in new ideas, techniques and aesthetics...
, British composer, pianist and music scholar - Robert Johnson, British comic entertainer known under the stage name Bob CarolgeesBob CarolgeesBob Carolgees is a comedy entertainer who appeared on the Saturday morning TV series Tiswas and then later in its adult versions O.T.T. and Saturday Stayback. He is best-known for appearing with a puppet named Spit the Dog.-Career:In the early 1970s Carolgees ran a DJ and modelling school at 11A...
- Robert Johnson (drummer), former drummer for KC and the Sunshine BandKC and the Sunshine BandKC and the Sunshine Band is an American musical group. Founded in 1973 in Miami, Florida, their style has included funk, R&B, and disco. Their most well known songs include the disco hits "That's the Way ", " Shake Your Booty", "I'm Your Boogie Man", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", "Give...
- Robert "P-Nut" Johnson (singer), currently singing for P-FunkP-FunkP-Funk is a shorthand term for the repertoire and performers associated with George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic collective and the distinctive style of funk music they performed...
Politics
- Robert Johnson (governor)Robert Johnson (governor)Robert Johnson was the British colonial Governor of the Province of South Carolina in 1717-1719, and again from 1729-1735. Governor Johnson ordered Colonel William Rhett to engage the notorious pirate Stede Bonnet's sloops in the Battle of Cape Fear River near Charleston in 1718...
, South Carolina - Robert Johnson (Texas) (1929–1995), member of Texas state legislature
- Robert Davis JohnsonRobert Davis JohnsonRobert Davis Johnson was a U.S. representative from Missouri.Born on a farm near Slater, Missouri, Johnson was educated in the rural graded schools of his native county, and was graduated from the Portland High School in 1901.He attended the Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri.He taught...
(1883–1961), U.S. Congressman from Missouri - Robert H. JohnsonRobert H. JohnsonRobert H. Johnson was a newspaperman, attorney, and, from 1967 to 1978, a Democratic state senator from Rock Springs, Wyoming.-Early years, military, journalism:...
(1916-2011), Wyoming state senator - Robert T. JohnsonRobert T. Johnson*Robert T. Johnson is Republican politician from Lee's Summit, Missouri. In 1972, he was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives and later served in the state senate...
, legislator from Lee's Summit, Missouri - Robert Ward JohnsonRobert Ward JohnsonRobert Ward Johnson was a Democratic United States Senator and Confederate States Senator from the State of Arkansas....
(1814–1879), U.S. Senator from Arkansas - Robert Johnson (Louisiana politician), Louisiana State RepresentativeLouisiana House of RepresentativesThe Louisiana House of Representatives is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Louisiana. The House is composed of 105 Representatives, each of whom represents approximately 42,500 people . Members serve four-year terms with a term limit of...
- Robert Underwood JohnsonRobert Underwood JohnsonRobert Underwood Johnson was a U.S. writer and diplomat. His wife was Katharine Johnson.-Biography:A native of Washington, D.C., Johnson joined the staff of The Century Magazine in 1873...
, U.S. writer and diplomat
Military
- Robert Johnson (Civil War) (1834–1869), Civil War Brigadier General, son of Andrew Johnson, U.S. President
- Robert S. JohnsonRobert S. JohnsonLieutenant Colonel Robert Samuel Johnson was a USAAF fighter pilot during World War II. He is credited with scoring 27 victories during the conflict flying a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt....
, American World War II flying ace - Robert Lee Johnson (spy)Robert Lee Johnson (spy)Robert Lee Johnson was an American sergeant who spied for the Soviet Union.Johnson volunteered to spy for the KGB while he was stationed at Berlin, Germany. He also recruited a former Army friend, James Mintkenbaugh...
, American spy for the Soviet Union
Business
- Robert Alan Johnson (1940–2001) English businessman
- Robert E. JohnsonRobert E. JohnsonRobert Edward "Bob" Johnson was Associate Publisher and Executive Editor of JET Magazine. He joined the JET staff in February 1953, two years after it was founded by Publisher John H. Johnson...
, magazine editor - Robert L. JohnsonRobert L. JohnsonRobert L. Johnson is an American business magnate best known for being the founder of television network Black Entertainment Television , and is also its former chairman and chief executive officer...
(born 1946), American media entrepreneur, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) - Robert M. JohnsonRobert M. JohnsonRobert M. Johnson , former publisher of Newsday, is now better-known as one of the most prominent men so far accused of child pornography offenses...
, Publisher of Newsday - Robert Wood Johnson IRobert Wood Johnson IRobert Wood Johnson I was an American industrialist. He was also one of the three brothers who founded Johnson & Johnson.-Early life:...
(1845–1910), founded Johnson & Johnson - Robert Wood Johnson IIRobert Wood Johnson IIRobert Wood "General" Johnson II was an American businessman. He was one of the sons of Robert Wood Johnson I . He turned the family business into one of the world's largest healthcare corporations.- Early life :Johnson was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey...
(1893–1968), 3rd president of Johnson & Johnson - Robert Wood Johnson IIIRobert Wood Johnson IIIRobert Wood "Bobby" Johnson III was an American philanthropist and businessman. He was a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I .-Early life:Johnson was born New Brunswick, New Jersey...
(1920–1970), 3rd generation president of Johnson & Johnson - Robert Wood Johnson IVRobert Wood Johnson IVRobert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is a great-grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I , and the owner of the New York Jets of the National Football League....
, American businessman
Religion
- Robert Johnson (martyr)Robert Johnson (martyr)Blessed Robert Johnson, a Shropshire native, was a Catholic priest and martyr during the reign of Elizabeth I.He joined the German College in Rome on October 1, 1571. He was ordained a priest in Brussels from the English College, Douai. After a pilgrimage to Rome in 1579 he returned to England in...
(died 1581), Catholic priest - Robert Johnson (rector)Robert Johnson (rector)Archdeacon Robert Johnson was the founder of Oakham School and Uppingham School.He was a Puritan rector of North Luffenham for 51 years, from 1574 until his death; he was also the Archdeacon of Leicester, and using the income from these and other church posts that he was able to hold...
, Puritan rector - Anglican Bishop of CloyneBishop of CloyneThe Bishop of Cloyne is an episcopal title which takes its name after the small town of Cloyne in County Cork, Ireland. In the Roman Catholic Church it is a separate title, but in the Church of Ireland it has been united with other bishoprics....
from 1759 to 1767
Science and academics
- Robert Johnson (historian), Professor at the University of Toronto
- Robert Erwin JohnsonRobert Erwin JohnsonRobert Erwin Johnson was a University of Alabama professor of history and considered "one of the finest scholars of the nineteenth century U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard".-Early life and education:...
(1923–2008), University of Alabama professor, historian of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard - Robert Walter JohnsonRobert Walter JohnsonRobert Walter Johnson was an American physician and founder of the American Tennis Association Junior Development Program for African American youths, where he coached and fostered the careers of tennis greats, Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson.-Biography:Johnson graduated in 1924 from Lincoln...
(1899–1971), American physician
Sport
- Robert Johnson (tight end), NFL tight end
- Robert Johnson (handballer)Robert Johnson (handballer)Robert Johnson is a former Canadian handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Canadian handball team which finished eleventh in the 1976 Olympic tournament. He played two matches....
, Canadian handball player who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics - Robert Johnson (safety)Robert Johnson (safety)Robert Johnson is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League, who is currently a member of the practice squad. He was drafted by the Titans in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah. Following final cuts Johnson was...
, NFL safety for the Tennessee Titans
Others
- Sir Robert Johnson (civil servant)Robert Johnson (civil servant)Colonel Sir Robert Arthur Johnson KCVO KBE was a British civil servant who served as Deputy Master and Controller of the Royal Mint from 1922 to his death in 1938....
(1874–1938), British civil servant, Deputy Master of the Royal Mint, 1922–1938 - Robert Johnson (explorer), explorer of the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, in 1821
First name variations
- Bob Johnson (disambiguation)
- Rob Johnson (disambiguation)Rob Johnson (disambiguation)Rob Johnson may refer to:* Rob Johnson , former professional American football quarterback* Rob Johnson , Major League Baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres...
- Bobby JohnsonBobby JohnsonRobert Alan Johnson is a retired American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at Vanderbilt University, a position he held from the 2002 season until his retirement in 2010....
, college football coach - Robb JohnsonRobb JohnsonRobb Jenner Johnson is a British musician and songwriter, who has been called "one of the last genuinely political songwriters", and is known for his mix of political satire and wit...
, British musician
Other
- Robert Wood Johnson FoundationRobert Wood Johnson FoundationThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the United States' largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care; it is based in Princeton, New Jersey. The foundation's mission is to improve the health and health care of all Americans...
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolRobert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolRobert Wood Johnson Medical School is a public medical school located in Piscataway and New Brunswick, New Jersey, and one of the eight schools of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey . In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school’s principal...
- Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalRobert Wood Johnson University HospitalRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital is the clinical campus of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It provides a full range of health care services as Central New Jersey's only Level 1 Trauma and academic medical center. The hospital is a member of the Robert...
- The Robert Johnson Songbook (album)The Robert Johnson Songbook (album)The Robert Johnson Songbook is an album by the British blues band the Peter Green Splinter Group, led by Peter Green. Released in 1998, this was their second album...