General Johnson was an American singer-songwriter and producer, most notably recognized as the frontman of the music groups "The Showmen" and "Chairmen of the Board". Known for his distinctive falsetto voice, Johnson was a key figure in the Beach Music genre, a regional variant of R&B. His most influential works include "It Will Stand" with The Showmen and "Give Me Just a Little More Time" with Chairmen of the Board. Johnson's contributions to the music industry significantly impacted the development of soul and funk music in the 1960s and 1970s.