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Monday, July 20, 2009

Music news Shot Out: Houserocker Johnson turns 70

Posted by Web Editor on Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:41 PM

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HOUSEROCKER JOHNSON

Luther "Houserocker" Johnson celebrated his 70th birthday at Atlanta blues haunt Blind Willie's on Saturday. (Photos by Jeff Slate; more below the jump.)

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JOHNSON WITH ERIC

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JOHNSON WITH CHICK "STOOP DOWN BABY" WILLIS

JOHNSON WITH CHICK "STOOP DOWN BABY" WILLIS

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