Ken Johnson dies

Drummer Ken Johnson, a former St. Louisian, died of complications from diabetes on March 19, 2005 at his home in Jonesboro, GA. While growing up in St. Louis, Johnson often played with Ike and Tina Turner. In the 70's he joined with the James Cotton Blues Band in Chicago. In 1990 he joined the Kenny Neal Band in New Orleans where he played for 13 years. Mr. Johnson also played with the Steve Miller Band on two albums, "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Book of Dreams." Ken Johnson was 53 years old.

 

"Son" Seals

Chicago blues singer and guitarist Frank "Son" Seals, 62, died on Dec. 20, 2004 in Richton Park, Il. due to complications from diabetes. Seals recorded nine albums for Alligator records and two albums for other labels. He came to Chicago in 1971 from Osceola, Ark.

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