All that has been learned about Frederick G. Johnson has been gleaned from the covers of his published works. He was presumably an American composer and songwriter of popular music with Chicago connections. Hurricane Rag (1911) appears to be his only rag and it was published by Harold Rossiter Music Co., Chicago, Illinois. He also wrote two songs in the early 1920s which were published by T.S. Denison & Co., also of Chicago.

This list is arranged in chronological order and contains 3 works by Frederick G. Johnson. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located.

Hurricane Rag (1911)	Down Along Some Shady Lane (1924)  Words & Music: Johnson
Croonin' Neath the Cotton-Pickin' Moon (1921)  Words by: Jeff. T. Branen