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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 .
One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops.
Sep 3, 2021 · With Venus Isle turning 25, we caught up with Johnson to revisit the writing and recording of this fan-favorite LP. As an added bonus, he also shared some news regarding his next album. Eric, Ah Via Musicom was obviously a huge success for you.
Birthday August 17, 1954. Birth Sign Leo. Birthplace Austin, TX. Age 70 years old. About. Grammy-winning guitarist, pianist, instrumentalist, singer, entertainer, artist, performer, musician, and vocalist who is skilled in various musical genres from rock to jazz fusion, blues and country.
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May 13, 2022 · One cat who bridges the gap first graced our cover in May 1986 with the infamous headline “Who is Eric Johnson and why is he on our cover?” Nearly 35 years later, there’s no need to ask why Eric Johnson is on our cover again. He was, and still is, a unique breed of guitar hero.
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Jun 9, 2022 · When Johnson got into playing music, he began to study piano at age 11, then took some lessons on guitar—though on guitar, he was mainly transposing what he learned on piano. His passion for wood and strings, however, quickly took over.
Aug 1, 2020 · In this JGT interview, Eric Johnson discusses guitar technique, tone, songwriting, Montgomery, McLaughlin, and the inspiration behind his new album.
