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Death Of Street Musician 'Bucket Man,' aka 'Motown Man,' Mourned In Pioneer Valley Death Of Street Musician 'Bucket Man,' aka 'Motown Man,' Mourned In Pioneer Valley
Death Of Street Musician 'Bucket Man,' aka 'Motown Man,' Mourned In Pioneer Valley Bennie M. Johnson wasn’t in the movies or politics, but he certainly was famous. Johnson, also known as the Bucket Man, recently died. As the Bucket Man Johnson was well-known in the area for his percussive performances on a white, plastic contractor’s bucket he’d carry around. Some people knew Johnson as “Motown Man” or “Motown Benne.” Johnson was a talented musician playing jazz, classic rock and Motown with a bucket and kazoo. He’d often dress the part of a rockstar wearing a shimmery scarf like a cape and wearing brightly-colored Mardi Gras beads. He’d play on the streets, but people …

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