Effective period / Period of releases: 1976 - 1995

Soul blues man Ernie Johnson was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He didn't begin singing professionally until after moving to Dallas, TX, where he formed the band, The Soul Blenders (4). He recorded his first single, "Lovin You" b/w "Cold Cold Heart," for Movin' Records in 1968. Johnson has played the blues festivals in San Francisco and Monterey, California and has released numerous albums.

Do NOT confuse with Ernie Johnson, the Phoenix soul singer who was a member of Eddie & Ernie and released only one solo 45.