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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Johnson (guitarist)</span>
For other people named Eric Johnson, see Eric Johnson (disambiguation).
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.
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Born | (1954-08-17) August 17, 1954 (age 69) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 1969–present |
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Member of | Electromagnets |
Formerly of | Alien Love Child |
Website | www |
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 has 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.