Eric Johnson (guitarist)

Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
	Johnson in 2017
Background information
Born	August 17, 1954 (age 70); Austin, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Rock; instrumental rock; jazz fusion; blues; country;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; producer;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals; piano;
Years active	1969–present
Labels	Reprise; Capitol; Epic; Warner Bros.; Favored Nations; Ark21; EMI; Concord;
Member of	Electromagnets
Formerly of	Alien Love Child
Website	www.ericjohnson.com

Eric Johnson (born August 17, 1954) is an American guitarist, vocalist and composer. His 1990 album Ah Via Musicom was certified platinum by the RIAA, and the single "Cliffs of Dover" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.

Best known for his electric guitar skills, Johnson is also a highly proficient player of acoustic, lap steel, and resonator guitar, as well as an accomplished bassist, pianist, and vocalist.^[1] He plays many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical, and country.^[2] Keyboard Magazine called him "one of the most respected guitarists on the planet" in 2006.^[3]

^ "Eric Johnson Interview". Guitarhoo.com. May 1, 2006. Archived from the original on May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
^ Pinson, Matt. "Eric Johnson: In Full Bloom" – MusicPlayers.com – August 6, 2006.
^ Leslie, Jimmy. "On Tackling Odd Meters: Eric Johnson" Archived 2008-09-15 at the Wayback Machine – Keyboard Magazine – August 2006.

[guitarhoo-1] "Eric Johnson Interview". Guitarhoo.com. May 1, 2006. Archived from the original on May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2014.

[PinsonM-EJ-2006-08-06-2] Pinson, Matt. "Eric Johnson: In Full Bloom" – MusicPlayers.com – August 6, 2006.

[LeslieJ-GP-2006-08-3] Leslie, Jimmy. "On Tackling Odd Meters: Eric Johnson" Archived 2008-09-15 at the Wayback Machine – Keyboard Magazine – August 2006.

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