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vocals. Years active. 1968–present. Labels. Vertigo. Rocket. Artful Balance Records. David William Logan Johnstone (born 6 May 1951) is a Scottish rock guitarist and vocalist, best known for his long-time collaboration with Elton John as a member of the Elton John Band. [2]
- “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” from 'Honky Chateau' (1972) “Elton didn’t really make demos back in the early days. Frequently he would simply play us a new song he’d just written, and a lot of times Dee, Nigel and I would be right there while he wrote.
- “Crocodile Rock” from 'Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player' (1973) “As Elton played it for us, it was obvious that it was a tongue-in-cheek send-up of rock and roll.
- “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It’s been a staple in our set for a long time. Of course, the song starts with that symphonic synthesizer section that David Hentschel did such a brilliant job on.
- “All the Young Girls Love Alice” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It opens with that really cool guitar volume swell. That’s through a Uni-Vibe, which I’ve used for various sounds since way back.
Watch videos of Davey Johnstone, the legendary musician who has been Elton John's lead guitarist and band leader for over 40 years. Explore his solo work, such as the track Boxer In The Corner, from his album Deeper Than My Roots.
Sep 7, 2018 · Davey Johnstone shares his memories of joining Elton John's band in 1970 and playing on his classic songs. He also talks about their final tour and his relationship with the singer and Bernie Taupin.
Mar 24, 2016 · Here’s how it works . “We kept up a mad pace in the ‘70s,” says Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone. “If we weren’t making a record, we were going on tour. If we weren’t going on tour, we were making a record. We were a hard-working band.”. He pauses, then adds with a chuckle, “We still are.”. As a member of the Elton John ...
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Apr 4, 2011 · During a break in his schedule, Johnstone sat down with MusicRadar in Manhattan's swanky London Hotel. He admitted that the SNL gig promised to be "a lot of fun. Elton's such a comedy fan - I'm sure he'll be brilliant in all the skits." But after the show, it's back to the road. Johnstone, who has performed with John for 40 years now ("very ...
