Brut Esquire Society

BIO

Fred Johnson III is a seasoned musician of over 15 yrs.
Mr. Johnson is also one of the founders of the Long Beach CA, underground hardcore hero’s (Frijas), and is currently the leader and founder of the new rock band (Brut Esquire Society). Mr. Johnson has toured Europe and the United States playing drums and bass guitar and has done session work playing different genres of music. Mr. Johnson has an interesting, family background in the entertainment business.
His mother Pearl Woods (born Lily Pearl Woodard) on 24, September 1933 in St. Matthews, South Carolina moved to New York City in 1951. Pearl was one of the original hosts of the Apollo Theater in NYC. In the 50s and 60s Pearl Woods worked with the likes of (Etta James, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Reed, Little Milton, Little Richards band – the Upsetters, The Wanderers, The Gems with Leroy Kirkland &orchestra, Horse Collar and the Funk 4, Aretha Franklin, Dion Warwick and Sam Cook), She also has multiple writing, soundtrack, film and Documentary credits. Footage of Pearl can be found on Google. Fred Johnson Sr. was also a session and lead vocalist in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Fred Sr. formed his group (Freddy and the Sounds of Soul), Fred Sr. was also a part of the Gems featuring Pearl Woods With Leroy Kirkland & Orchestra with members (Doris Troy and Gilbert Monk). Fred Sr. was also the lead vocalist for the horn-driven 70s rock band (Archie Whitewater), that would compete with the band Blood Sweat &Tears for notoriety, and was the lead vocalist for (Jimmy Swaggart), in the 80s. Information about Fred Sr. can also be found on Google.

Fred Johnson III Knows and jammed with a few people such as (24 – 7 Spy's, Whitfield of Ugly Kid Joe, Reggie and Monkey from Korn, Maynard from Tool, Fish and Norwood from Fishbone, Rocky, Dean and Mike from Suicidal Tendencies, Robert Trujillo of Metallica, Vince from the Bus Boys / Sammy Hagar), just to name a few.
In short, Fred Johnson III has and will always be able to do the musical job put in front of him and will continue to until and after he achieves the top spot of entertainment on his climb to mega rock stardom status.