There are many artists named John Johnson; Discogs lists over 50 people with this name. Listed below are some of the most well known: 1. John Johnson (c. 1545 – 1594) was an English lutenist, composer of songs and lute music of the Renaissance period. He was attached to the court of Queen Elizabeth I. He was the father of the lutenist and composer Robert Johnson. 2. John Johnson (real name: John Leonardo Lepore) is a DJ & producer, specialised in (progressive) trance.