THE CROSSROADS Eric Johnson

This month John Wheatcroft looks at the iconic guitarist from Texas, atrue crossroads’ artist with a 4 phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique.

Texan virtuoso Eric Johnson is no stranger to readers of this magazine or to any self-respecting fan of both great guitarists and good music. From his earliest fusion recordings in the early 70s with The Electromagnets, through his session work with artists such as Cat Stevens and Christopher Cross, collaborations with Steve Vai, Mike Stern and Joe Satriani, on to his ever expanding collection of releases as a solo artist, Eric has consistently produced cutting-edge guitar-based music. He has roots in the blues but is not afraid to push the boundaries with flawless playing and meticulous attention to detail and tone. He’s back on tour this year with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, recreating the classic G3 line up, and his playing and artistry is as cuttingedge, vital and relevant as it has ever been.