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Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson (born May 12, 1952, Madison, Wisconsin - died March 24, 2023) was an American composer, known for his pioneering use of recorded speech as musical melody, and his distinctive crossing of American vernacular and art music traditions, making extensive use of electric guitar in concert works, and adapting popular music structures for art music genres such as the string quartet. [b]For the designer and art director, see [a=Scott Johnson (14)][/b]