Jeremy Davenport describes Bunchy as “the quintessential New Orleans drummer. He was one of the last great, authentic New Orleans drummers who knew all those crazy, funky beats. He learned them from the source.” During his 40-year musical career, Johnson played with numerous New Orleans acts and toured with R&B singers including Johnnie Taylor, Billy Preston and Will Porter. He recently finished recording tracks for the Porter’s debut album and was working with musicians including Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, and Leroy Jones. Right up until his death he played with Jeremy Davenport at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, according to the Times-Picayune. (Variety). He worked with famous New Orleans artists such as Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Dave Bartholomew, Ellis Marsalis, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Marva Wright, James Booker, Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John, George French and dozens more.
Bernard Bunchy Johnson
Christian Kuffner2019-08-07T15:03:28-05:00