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Eric Johnson
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Guitarists · b. 1954

Eric Johnson

American guitarist and recording artist

Born
17 August 1954
Austin
Country
United States
Active
1969–
Record labels
Discography
22 albums

Biography

Eric Johnson is a jazz musician who plays guitar and electric guitar. Eric Johnson was born on 17 August 1954 in Austin. The music is usually filed under blues, rock music and country music. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Tones” (1986) to “Yesterday Meets Today” (2022).

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 player of acoustic, lap steel, and resonator guitar, as well as a bassist, pianist, and vocalist. He plays many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical, and country. Keyboard called him "one of the most respected guitarists on the planet" in 2006.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Tones 1986 · Reprise Records Ah Via Musicom 1990 · Capitol Records Venus Isle 1996 · Capitol Records Seven Worlds 1998 · ARK 21 Live and Beyond 2000 · Live · Favored Nations Souvenir 2002 · Vortexan Music Bloom 2005 · Favored Nations Live From Austin, TX 2005 · Live · New West Records Anaheim 2008 · Live · Vanguard Live From Austin, TX ’84 2010 · Live · New West Records Up Close 2010 · EMI Eclectic 2014 · Heads Up International Europe Live 2014 · Live · Provogue EJ 2016 · Provogue Collage 2017 · Vortexan Music EJ, Vol II 2020 · Vortexan Music Heatwave (Live 1990) 2021 · Live The Book of Making 2022 · Blue Élan Records Yesterday Meets Today 2022 · Blue Élan Records
1990‐12‐13: Cameo Theater, San Antonio, TX, USA · Live
House of Blues Live · Live
Mariani

Also plays on

Albums where Eric Johnson is credited as a sideman

1974 The Fourth Dimension — Brother Jack McDuff guitar
2006 Industrial Zen — John McLaughlin guitar
2009 Big Neighborhood — Mike Stern guitar

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Eric Johnson play?

Eric Johnson is known for playing guitar and electric guitar.

When and where was Eric Johnson born?

Eric Johnson was born 17 August 1954 in Austin.

What are Eric Johnson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Tones (1986), Ah Via Musicom (1990), Venus Isle (1996), Seven Worlds (1998) and Live and Beyond (2000).

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