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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 31 | 11 Taurus 48 | 18 Leo 13 |
| Moon | 4 Cancer 26 | 14 Aquarius 46 | 2 Aries 23 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 40 | 17 Aries 30 | 22 Leo 55 |
| Venus | 0 Gemini 48 | 2 Taurus 45 | 1 Libra 28 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 0 | 0 Aries 49 | 15 Sagittarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 10 Libra 29 | 24 Taurus 16 | 14 Libra 36 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 25 | 16 Pisces 38 | 5 Libra 7 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 41 | 22 Taurus 27 | 12 Pisces 32 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 10 | 28 Pisces 57 | 15 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 14 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 10 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 7 Libra 16 | 14 Aries 25 | 1 Libra 52 |
| Ketu | 7 Aries 16 | 14 Libra 25 | 1 Aries 52 |
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