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imported_Gman
10-16-2003, 12:51 PM
*** OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE *** -- Paul Johnson hospitalized


On Thursday, 09 October 2003, legendary House music producer and deejay PAUL JOHNSON was hospitalized in Chicago suffering from massive pain in his lower extremities. PAUL JOHNSON remains hospitalized and will undergo major surgery today, 16 October 2003, to amputate his right leg.

PAUL JOHNSON has asked us to notify the public of his condition, and he requests your prayers and thoughts during this time of struggle in his personal life. PAUL JOHNSON wishes to assure everyone that with your love, prayers, and support that once recuperated he plans to take us all on a wild ride as only he can. Until further notice, all scheduled appearances and tours are cancelled.

PAUL JOHNSON and his family have asked the media and fans to respect his privacy in this stressful time. All media inquiries should be directed to Dust Traxx at PAUL JOHNSON?s request. Anyone wishing to send him their greetings may do so by writing to him in care of Dust Traxx at the address listed above.


PAUL JOHNSON is a Chicago hometown hero known world wide for setting and resetting the direction of House Music time and time again. With such hits as "Do Do Wap", "Playing With a Rubber Band", "Just Whistle", "Burnin? for Your Yearnin?", and of course, "Get, Get Down". PAUL JOHNSON has become part of our hearts, our minds, and our souls. His current new release "Do Do Wap" has been hitting and holding on to #1 in the pop and dance charts all over Europe.

PAUL JOHNSON has released over forty 12" releases on Dust Traxx, Undaground Therapy, Cajual/Relief, Dance Mania, Riveria, Full House, Confidential, IHR, Peacefrog, and Djax as well as six full-length albums on Nite Life Collective, Relief, Moody, Peacefrog, and ACV. His remixes for Craig Alexander, Gant Garrard, Studio Nova, Stacy Kidd, Joey Beltram, Green Velvet, Armando, CC Penniston, CZR, Ron Trent, K-Alexi, and Steve Poindexter have all made their way into all the big jocks boxes. Recording under the aliases "Traxxmen" with Robert Armani, "Brother 2 Brother" with Gant Garrard, and "Yonkapin" this man of House has produced some of the hottest deep Disco House tracks and Techno bangers.


Chuck Paugh
Dust Traxx, Inc.

Sensei Melei
10-16-2003, 12:54 PM
WOW!!!

Definitely giving one up tonight for Paul Johnson. Sorry to hear about his situation. May GOD bless him and keep him in HIS love. Get well soon PJ.

Steve Price
10-16-2003, 12:58 PM
Get well, Be well my brother!!!

SteveP

Physicalheat-The MusicMaster
10-16-2003, 01:11 PM
As long as he has breath.......He'll be bangin' the box!!!!!.

imported_Chr_stopher
10-16-2003, 01:15 PM
:(

Sam The Man Burns
10-16-2003, 01:26 PM
My prayers are with you, and have a speedy recovery.
You are an inspiration to a lot of people! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

djyoavb
10-16-2003, 01:31 PM
get well asap, much love to PJ.

El Mayimbe
10-16-2003, 01:34 PM
damn,
sad to hear this! I hope he makes it through this :(

Clay BoogieDown Bonifield
10-16-2003, 01:34 PM
Get well Paul

ruse
10-16-2003, 01:35 PM
My prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery, and my thanks for the great music over the years.

Ruse

[ October 16, 2003, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: ruse ]

'Magic' Juan
10-16-2003, 01:41 PM
My best to Mr Paul Johnson. I'm pulling out the "So Much" instrumental tonight.

magic_juan

gabriel
10-16-2003, 01:46 PM
nothing but love for paul.

good luck in the hospital.

andrea
10-16-2003, 01:59 PM
much love to you Paul. just know that things will be ok and you will deal with this. do not feel alone because we are with you all the way.

love

andrea

VEESTER
10-16-2003, 02:52 PM
Wow! Sorry to hear this. He is in my prayers.

i.be.me
10-16-2003, 03:13 PM
best wishes and speedy recovery for you Paul.

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DJ Michael Terzian (Sinister)
10-16-2003, 04:24 PM
Stay strong. Be greatful for life and music.

And you'll be deejaying within a year. With today's technology you got nuttin to worry about...

Rob.J
10-16-2003, 04:26 PM
Damm.

Be Strong, my thoughts are with you

rob

SMOOTH87
10-16-2003, 04:36 PM
Sending prayers out to you.. Best!!

Number Two
10-16-2003, 06:27 PM
Hope you recover soon,Paul.

CG63
10-17-2003, 05:17 AM
Wishing you a speedy recovery Paul. graemlins/respekt.gif

DjJerome0
10-17-2003, 05:26 AM
Much love & hope for a very speedy recovery as we are still waiting to hear version 180 of get, get down, get well soon and thanks for the inspiration you have given throughout my journey
jerome & family
we truly love you graemlins/1luvu.gif
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Jamie 3:26
10-17-2003, 08:30 AM
Damn,I'm sorry to hear that.Paul is a strong man and will not be set back.I hope he has a speedy recovery.Get well brother.

däp
10-17-2003, 08:33 AM
sad news. speedy recovery.

LEONARD REMIX RROY
10-17-2003, 08:49 AM
Get well prayers to one of the greatest artist I know. Come back strong!!!!

MC
10-17-2003, 08:56 AM
Sorry to hear the news :(