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The Brothers Johnson hail from Los Angeles, CA, and emerged in the mid-1970s as a landmark funk and R&B duo formed by brothers George Johnson and Louis Johnson. Guided and produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, their sound blends tight bass lines, sizzling guitar, and polished vocal harmonies that helped shape late-70s and early-80s funk and pop. The duo earned fame with a string of Top 10 R&B hits and platinum albums, and their work remains a touchstone for fans of classic American funk. Louis Johnson, known as Thunder Thumbs for his virtuoso bass playing, sadly passed away in 2015, and the group has not maintained a sustained touring schedule since the early 2010s. Here’s what you need to know about their legacy, discography, and the possibility of live shows in the future.