Brothers Johnson's Louis Johnson, Michael Jackson Bassist, Dead At 60

Brothers Johnson Founder Dead At 60
American musicians The Brothers Johnson, George Johnson, left and Louis Johnson whose new album "Winners" reached number one in the Rhythm and Blues charts pictured on Aug. 31, 1981. (AP Photo/Rasmussen)
American musicians The Brothers Johnson, George Johnson, left and Louis Johnson whose new album "Winners" reached number one in the Rhythm and Blues charts pictured on Aug. 31, 1981. (AP Photo/Rasmussen)

Louis Johnson, founding member of funk band the Brothers Johnson and an in-demand bassist who appeared on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," died on Thursday, May 21st. He was 60. Johnson's nephew Troy confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, though a cause of death has yet to be revealed.

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