Plas Johnson

About

Hard bop tenor saxophone player who was featured prominently in 'The Pink Panther Theme' by Henry Mancini.

Before Fame

He and his brother formed the Johnson Brothers in New Orleans and he went on to live in Los Angeles as a full-time working musician.

Trivia

He was a frequent contributor to Motown sessions, including for songs by Marvin Gaye, as well as the Supremes.

Family Life

He was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

Associated With

Johnson performed as a session musician for Nancy Sinatra.