DJ Paul Johnson, house music icon, dies at 50 after Covid battle

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DJ Paul Johnson, house music icon, dies at 50 after Covid battle
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DJ Paul Johnson, the Chicago house music icon who influenced artists such as Daft Punk, has died at age 50 following a battle with Covid-19, according to his agency.

Aug. 5, 2021, 7:10 PM UTCDJ Paul Johnson, the Chicago house music icon who influenced artists such as Daft Punk, died Wednesday morning following a battle with Covid-19, according to his agency. He was 50 years old.

"Our greatness passed away this morning at 9am the house music legend we all know as PJ aka Paul Johnson has passed away in this day of August 4th 2021," read a statement on Johnson's Facebook page."Rest In Heaven Paul." v sad news about paul johnson. he's one of the very best organisers of rhythm in house music and taught me so much through his music. in my dj sets from the last 30 years, he's the only artist who has appeared in virtually every one of them.

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