Johnny Clegg

Guitarist

Birthday June 7, 1953

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jul 16, 2019 (66)

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About

South African musician who performed in the bands Juluka and Savuka, as well as working as a solo artist.

Before Fame

As a child he lived in the United Kingdom, Israel, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa.

Trivia

Juluka, the racially diverse South African band in which he formed, produced two Platinum and five Gold-selling albums.

Family Life

He had two children with his second wife Jenny, whom he married in 1988.

Associated With

His 1987 song "Asimbonanga" ("We Haven't Seen Him") called for the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.