Monday, April 11, 2011

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is a legendary guitarist,(born on August 17th 1954 in Texas).At the age of five,he began studying the piano ,and he started playing guitar at age ten.Three years later,he was awarded the best electric guitarist in "Austin Music Award."And in the 1990 guitar Player Magazine readers poll in the year, with another guitarist Steven Vai round tied for the best overall guitarist.Also was awarded one of the most influential guitarist in twentieth century's by Musician Magazine.
That put rock together with the elegant is very uncoordinated,but in the fact his style on the stage like that.He is so calm and concentrate on playing consistently.Fingers jumps and slides on the guitar fingerboard quickly.Whether playing the tune of gentle light or intense rock,you never seen Eric Johnson will be in accordance with the rhythm to swing his body.Most rock musicians' exaggerated stage moves dosen't appear in him on the stage.
In the end,introduce his work -Manhattan in the G3 live concert,here is its link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL8aeeSTthQ

4 comments:

  1. Cool!
    Seeing guitarist solo on the stage really makes everyone feel excitied!
    I'm practicing playing the guitar now. I hope that oneday I can perform so many great song, too.

    Cibyl : )

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  2. I hope oneday I can see you solo on the stage.Every week I saw your guitar with you in the classroom,this shows you practice very diligently.
    Efforts will bring good results

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  3. I think he is definitely a fantastic guitar player. Thanks for sharing things about him. I always think that guitarists whose names start with "J" play songs which are awesome, and difficult to play. :)

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  4. Hmm,I can't agree anymore.Such as Jimmy Page,Joe Satriani,Jimi Hendrix,Jeff Beck are the fantastic
    guitarist

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