Floyd 'Candy' Johnson (1922-1981) was an American jazz saxophonist known for his versatile playing on alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. He began his career as a drummer and played in blues bands before transitioning to saxophone. Johnson performed with notable bands including Andy Kirk's Twelve Clouds of Joy and the Count Basie Orchestra. He had a significant influence in rhythm and blues and funk-jazz genres. Later in life, he taught music in schools after retiring. His debut album, 'Candy's Mood', was released in 1973. He was nicknamed 'Candy' due to his sweet tooth.
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Meaning of the name - Floyd
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Floyd "Candy" Johnson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Madison
Place of Death: Framingham
Educated At: Wilberforce University | Bowling Green State University
Occupation: jazz musician | saxophonist
Employers: Chuck Finney | Ernie Fields | Tiny Bradshaw | Andy Kirk | Count Basie Orchestra | Bill Doggett | Duke Ellington Orchestra
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 31 | 11 Taurus 34 | 19 Leo 10 |
| Moon | 4 Cancer 26 | 5 Cancer 46 | 14 Aries 8 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 40 | 16 Aries 29 | 24 Leo 53 |
| Venus | 0 Gemini 48 | 0 Aries 34 | 2 Libra 34 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 0 | 5 Leo 55 | 15 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 10 Libra 29 | 21 Gemini 31 | 14 Libra 45 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 25 | 27 Pisces 50 | 5 Libra 13 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 41 | 26 Taurus 22 | 12 Pisces 29 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 10 | 1 Aries 7 | 15 Leo 49 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 14 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 10 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 7 Libra 16 | 25 Pisces 6 | 1 Libra 49 |
| Ketu | 7 Aries 16 | 25 Virgo 6 | 1 Aries 49 |
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