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![]() Johnson in 2017 | |
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Born | Austin, Texas, U.S. | August 17, 1954
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Years active | 1969–present |
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Member of | Electromagnets |
Formerly of | Alien Love Child |
Website | www |
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]