- Legendary gospel singer Keith ‘Wonderboy’ Johnson dies
- The tragic death of the singer has caused shock
- I was 50 years old
LAST GOODBYE TO A MUSIC LEGEND. Legendary gospel singer Keith ‘Wonderboy’ Johnson dies at age 50 and his fans, friends and family are completely overwhelmed by his sudden passing What happened to him?
Even before his heartbroken friends confirmed it on social media, Black Gospel Radio revealed the tragic and unexpected death of renowned singer Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson this Friday, September 30, 2022, when he was 50 years old.
Although the cause of his death has not yet been confirmed by his relatives or by the authorities in the United States, the California Examiner announced that Keith Johnson would have died due to the trauma he suffered in a car accident and that it was fatal.
Known as ‘Wonderboy’, Keith Lamar Johnson rose to fame in 1998 after the release of his first album, Through the Storm. From then on, he established himself as one of the best American gospel singers and achieved international recognition.
AN AMAZING TALENT
Johnson began to perform with his father and uncles as a member of the band The Spiritual Voices and from a very young age, he showed the enormous talent he had. In fact, just at the age of five, he earned the nickname “Wonderboy” thanks to his incredible vocal qualities.
Even so, the Through The Storm album, which was published by the World Wide Gospel Records label, was the one that marked the beginning of a successful professional musical career for the singer born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 17, 1972, who It was even multiple times awarded.
TRIBUTE TO KEITH ‘WONDERBOY’ JOHNSON
His unexpected death has shocked fans and friends, who have shown their astonishment and have paid tribute to the beloved singer through social networks. “My brother Keith Wonderboy Johnson was the first person to take me under his wing and taught me along the way. This hurts! Rest in heaven, my brother! Artist James Fortune wrote on Twitter.
His friend and colleague, songwriter Ted Winn, wrote on Instagram: “I am in shock and disbelief! @keithwonderboyjohnson was an incredibly talented artist who always had a smile! My deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and all who love him. #keithwonderboyjohnson.”
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
“We lost a legend in #keithwonderboyjohnson! I am so glad that we connected personally and I was able to give him his flowers before his untimely death! Heaven has won the glorious sounds of the great @keithwonderboyjohnson!” wrote gospel singer Titus Showers, commenting on their close relationship.
During his career, Keith Johnson released 14 solo albums, eleven of which made it onto the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. In addition, he garnered six Stellar Awards and nominations for two Dove Awards, The Sun noted. The singer leaves behind two daughters.
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