Gus Johnson (November 15, 1913[1] – February 6, 2000)[2] was an American swing drummer in various jazz bands, born in Tyler, Texas, United States.

Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Johnson moved to Kansas City, where he took up drumming full-time.

He joined Jay McShann's Orchestra in 1938,[1] with his music career being interrupted by his conscription into the military in 1943.

[3] In 1945, Johnson returned from his stint in the military, and relocated to Chicago to perform in the Jesse Miller Band.

[2] With Manny Albam With Count Basie With Lawrence Brown With Ray Bryant With Buck Clayton With Al Cohn With Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim With Ella Fitzgerald With Coleman Hawkins With Johnny Hodges With Willis Jackson With Herbie Mann With Gerry Mulligan With Joe Newman With Chico O'Farrill With Freda Payne With Oscar Pettiford With Al Sears With Zoot Sims With The Staple Singers With Rex Stewart and Cootie Williams With Ralph Sutton and Ruby Braff With Ralph Sutton and Jay McShann With Ralph Sutton and Kenny Davern With Buddy Tate With Frank Wess With Lem Winchester With Kai Winding With Rosemary Clooney