Johnny Gill was born on May 22, 1966, in Washington, D.C., United States. He has three brothers—Bobby, Jeff, and Randy—and began nurturing his vocal talent at a young age by singing in the church choir. Together, the four brothers formed a family gospel group called "Little Johnny and Wings of Faith." A multi-talented artist, Gill is a singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actor. He rose to prominence as the sixth member of the R&B group New Edition and later became part of the R&B supergroup LSG. He continues to perform with New Edition alongside Bobby Brown and Ralph Tresvant.
Gill originally aspired to become an electrical engineer and focused on his studies with that goal in mind. He attended Kimball Elementary School, Sousa Junior High School, and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. However, his early success in music eventually led him to pursue a full-time musical career, foregoing his academic ambitions.
At age 17 in 1983, Gill's friend Stacy encouraged him to record a demo. The demo captured the attention of the then-president of Atlantic Records, leading to a recording contract with an Atlantic subsidiary. This opportunity marked the release of his self-titled debut album. He later collaborated with Stacy Lattisaw on the duet album Perfect Combination, followed by his solo album Chemistry.
In 1987, Gill was invited by Michael Bivins to join New Edition, replacing lead singer Ralph Tresvant, who was initially planning to leave for a solo career. Although Tresvant ultimately stayed, Gill remained as a member, and the group released the critically acclaimed album Heart Break. Gill contributed to several of the group’s popular tracks and became an integral part of the band’s evolving sound.
Gill launched a successful solo career, releasing his second self-titled album in 1990. It featured hit singles such as “My, My, My,” “Rub You the Right Way,” “Fairweather Friend,” and “Wrap My Body Tight.” In 1993, he followed up with the album Provocative, which included tracks like “Quiet Time to Play,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Love Takes Time,” and “A Cute Sweet Love Addiction.” Another notable release, Let’s Get the Mood Right, debuted in 1996 and helped solidify his status as a powerful R&B vocalist.
In 1997, Gill joined forces with fellow R&B icons Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup LSG. Their debut album Levert.Sweat.Gill achieved multi-platinum status and featured hits that blended the distinct styles of all three artists. LSG became well-known for its dynamic harmonies and smooth production, leaving a lasting impact on the R&B genre.
Johnny Gill has also pursued acting, appearing in television shows such as Family Matters and You for Me. He had a role in Tyler Perry's film Madea’s Family Reunion and performed in the 2009 stage play A Mother’s Prayer. His contributions to the performing arts extend beyond music into film and theatre, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.
| Birth Date: | 22 May, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Occupations: | Singer Songwriter Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American singer, songwriter and actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
