‘Saturday Night Live’ musician, Alabama native Howard Johnson has died AL.com 1/12/2021 Matt Wake, al.com
His name was ordinary but his career in music was anything but that. Jazz musician Howard Johnson, who worked with artists ranging from John Lennon to Miles Davis and was a member of TV’s “Saturday Night Live” band during the ’70s, died today at age 79.
Johnson, a Montgomery native, died after “a long illness,” according to a Facebook post by Nancy Olewine, who described Johnson as her “beloved partner of many years.”
In her post, Olewine also wrote, “Thanks for all the love and appreciation you have shown Howard over the many years he has charmed and amazed us. And for your kind support during this difficult time.”