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American guitarist and recording artist

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1954 · age 72
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Eric Johnson 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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The Electromagnets with Johnson (left) performing at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, 1976The Electromagnets with Johnson (left) performing at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, 1976Johnson in 2007Johnson in 2007Johnson (left) performing with drummer Brannen Temple (center) and bassist Roscoe Beck (right) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 2025Johnson (left) performing with drummer Brannen Temple (center) and bassist Roscoe Beck (right) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 2025Fender Eric Johnson StratocasterFender Eric Johnson StratocasterJohnson with a Gibson SG, 2023Johnson with a Gibson SG, 2023

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Eric Johnson
said · Aug 13, 2005
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I think the way that you develop your own sound is you go through a process by which you imitate people sometimes very closely. With me, I would mimic people to the note.

"Eric Johnson's Guitar Gets to Austin's Roots" at NPR (13 August 2005)

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
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Dates
Born 1954 · age 72
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