Pop and Rock Star Deaths in 2015

The Brothers Johnson circa late-’70s: (From left) Bassist Louis and guitarist George.

Louis Johnson

Band: The Brothers Johnson
Position: bassist
Died: May 21, 2015
Cause of death: undisclosed
Age: 60
Distinction: Had three Top 10 hits with the Brothers Johnson from 1976-1980: "I'll Be Good to You" (No. 3), "Strawberry Letter #23)" (No. 5) and "Stomp" (No. 7). He played on Michael Jackson's Thriller album and was also known as "Thunder Thumbs."

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