Michael Johnson (singer)

Michael Johnson (August 8, 1944 – July 25, 2017) was an American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. 
Johnson was best known for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue". He charted four hits on the "Billboard" Hot 100 charts, and nine more on the Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number One country hits in 1986's "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder". He also co-wrote "Cain's Blood", the debut single of 1990s country group 4 Runner.
Johnson died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 25, 2017 after suffering from a long-illness at the age of 72.