Pete Johnson (other)

	Pete Johnson (other) Pete Johnson may refer to: Pete Johnson (musician) Kermit Holden "Pete" Johnson (March 25, 1904 – March 23, 1967) was an American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist. Tony Russell stated in his book ''The Blues – From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray'' that "Johnson shared with the other members ... (1904–1967), American jazz pianist Pete Johnson (rock critic), ''Los Angeles Times'' music writer * Pete Johnson (politician) (1948–2025), state auditor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1992 * Pete Johnson (American football, born 1954), American football fullback * Pete Johnson (American football, born 1937), American football halfback * Pete Johnson (author) (born 1965), British children's author See also * Peter Johnson (other) {{human name disambiguation, Johnson, Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (musician) Kermit Holden "Pete" Johnson (March 25, 1904 – March 23, 1967) was an American boogie-woogie and jazz pianist. Tony Russell stated in his book ''The Blues – From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray'' that "Johnson shared with the other members of the 'Boogie Woogie Trio' the technical virtuosity and melodic fertility that can make this the most exciting of all piano music styles, but he was more comfortable than Meade Lux Lewis in a band setting; and as an accompanist, unlike Lewis or Albert Ammons, he could sparkle but not outshine his singing partner". Scott Yanow for AllMusic, wrote: "Johnson was one of the three great boogie-woogie pianists", the others being Lewis and Ammons "whose sudden prominence in the late 1930s helped make the style very popular". Biography Johnson was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by his mother after his father deserted the family. Things got so bad financially, Pete was placed in an orphanage when he was three. He became so homesic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (rock Critic) Pete Johnson was a music critic for the ''Los Angeles Times'' in the 1960s before being replaced by Robert Hilburn in 1970. In 1969, he wrote ''The History of Rock and Roll'' and appeared in another rockumentary, the ''Pop Chronicles.'' In writing ''The History of Rock and Roll'' documentary, Johnson said: "I included nearly every record I ever rem mer hearing". After his work at ''Los Angeles Times'', Johnson was editorial director of ''Circular'', a promotional magazine published by Warner Bros. Sample reviews The Doors The Grateful Dead Steve Winwood The Band External linksHistory of Rock and Roll Demo''Pop Chronicles The ''Pop Chronicles'' are two radio documentary series which together "may constitute the most complete audio history of 1940s–60s popular music." They originally aired starting in 1969 and concluded about 1974. Both were produced by John G ...'' interviewed Johnson on 11.15.1967; he appears in shows 5, 8, 12 35 44, 45, and 50 References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (politician) Patrick Hayes "Pete" Johnson Jr. (May 12, 1948 – January 20, 2025) was an American politician and lawyer who served as State Auditor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1992. Originally a Democrat, he joined the Republican Party in 1989, thus becoming the first Republican to hold statewide office in Mississippi since the Reconstruction era. He mounted an unsuccessful campaign for governor in 1991. He served as Federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Regional Authority from 2002 to 2011. Early life Patrick Hayes "Pete" Johnson Jr. was born on May 12, 1948, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Both his grandfather, Paul B. Johnson Sr., and uncle, Paul B. Johnson Jr., served as Governor of Mississippi. He graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1966. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi in 1971 and a Juris Doctor degree from Jackson School of Law in 1974. Johnson thereafter joined the Bank of Clarksdale as a senior vic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (American Football, Born 1954) Pete Johnson (born Willie James Hammock; March 2, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 1977 NFL draft. Early life Born in Fort Valley, Georgia and raised by his great-grandparents, Johnson attended Peach County High School for three years where he played football. Upon the death of his great-grandfather, he moved to New York to live with his mother where he graduated from Long Beach High School in Long Beach, New York, playing football for his senior season. College career Johnson played fullback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1973 through 1976. In 1973, starting fullback Champ Henson was injured and converted linebacker Bruce Elia was named to start in Henson's place. By the end of that season, freshman Johnson had worked hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (American Football, Born 1937) Peter Thomas Johnson Jr. (born August 9, 1937) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the VMI Keydets. Early years Johnson attended William Fleming High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the Virginia Military Institute. As a sophomore, he contracted Polio but was able to recover. He registered 41 carries for 221 yards (5.4-yard avg.), 3 rushing touchdowns and 2 receptions for 17 yards. As a junior, he was a backup at halfback, posting 63 carries for 270 yards (4.3-yard avg.), 5 receptions for 40 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 8-of-9 extra point conversions, 2 defensive touchdowns and a 39.5 punting average. He contributed to the team having an undefeated season (9-0-1) and being ranked 13th in the final Associated Press poll. He made all 3 extra point conversions in the 21-21 tie against the College of the Holy Cross. As a senior, he becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pete Johnson (author) Pete Johnson (born 29 April 1965) is a British children's writer with more than fifty books to his name. Inspired by the author, Dodie Smith – a fan letter led to a correspondence for over twenty years – his earlier books were for teenagers. But, his first breakout hit was ''The Ghost Dog'' in 1996; an eerie tale about the power of imagination which won both the Stockton Children's Book of the Year Award and The Young Telegraph Book of the Year. This book is still widely used in schools. Other horror stories followed including, ''The Creeper'' (2001) which also won The Stockton Children's Book of the Year Award and ''The Vampire Blog'' (2010) which won The Brilliant Book Award. His anti-bullying novels ''Traitor'' (2002) and ''Avenger'' (2004) have also earned special praise and several prizes. Although, in more recent years,achieved his greatest success with comedies such as, ''Trust me I’m a Troublemaker'', 2005 winner of The Calerdale Children’s Book Award and shortliste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]