General Norman Johnson (May 23, 1941 – October 13, 2010) was an influential American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the frontman of the Chairmen of the Board. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Johnson began his musical journey at a young age, singing in his church choir by the age of six. His recording debut occurred at twelve with the group the Humdingers, although those tracks were never released. In 1961, he gained prominence with the Showmen and their hit single "It Will Stand."

After the Showmen disbanded in 1968, Johnson joined the Invictus label in Detroit, where he formed Chairmen of the Board with Danny Woods, Harrison Kennedy, and Eddie Curtis. The group's debut single, "Give Me Just a Little More Time," reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart in 1970. Johnson also found success as a songwriter, penning hits like "Patches" for Clarence Carter and tracks for Honey Cone and Freda Payne.

Despite a decline in popularity in the mid-1970s, Johnson continued to perform and record, releasing a solo album in 1976 and later reuniting with Woods for the beach music circuit. In 1993, they released the album "What Goes Around Comes Around." Johnson's contributions to music were recognized by the Virginia General Assembly, which declared June 9, 2001, as General Johnson Day.

Johnson passed away on October 13, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia, with his family attributing his death to complications from lung cancer. He left behind a legacy of influential music and a family including his wife Julia and their three children, Antonio, Norman, and Sonya.