Eric Johnson - Friends 

EJ has always been to me like Alex Lifeson plus singing. Lifeson does a few things better on the guitar, and EJ has that pretty tone and feel. Always wondered if Alex noticed EJ and vice versa. 2 of my favorites.

@@Greg-io1ipAs a Rush fan I find Alex Lifeson to be terribly underrated but to be honest he has nothing to teach EJ guitar wise.

@@Youtubax We can agree to disagree. I'll always have SRV as my 'most talented guitarist', but overall catalog of skilled compositions with such a wide range: Alex Lifeson has to be my #1. Saw him live a few times, and SRV live MANY MANY TIMES, Townsend, Iommi, Page, Van Halen, Randy Rhodes etc etc and yes, Eric Johnson live as well. Alex Lifeson is similar to EJ in concert during a lot of his performance, fairly stationary on the intricate compositions. But he definitely cuts loose on lots of intricate riffs and pieces as well. EJ is more of a studio talent to me, but he's amazing. I just know SRV was like nothing else and his collaboration with Eric Johnson was broadening his range. He would have surpassed everyone as he ventured to jazz and prog. Same with Hendrix. SRV was just another level. But I feel the same about Alex vs Eric. Alex Lifeson can play his compositions in concert. Page flubs over a lot, so do most big name guitarists. Santana and Mark Knoffler (Dire Straits) could play their music without cheats as well. David Gilmour and Roger Waters (& Wright) were amazing as well. I tend to gravitate to actual musicians like Eric Johnson. I credit Eric Johnson's virtuosity with my appreciation for both Rush and SRV, as they were all in their prime simultaneously and really accentuated each other in a 'mix tape' listening session. Listen to Alex's cheesy 'Necromancer', well, Neil Peart's idea ... But Alex's guitar on that. I don't think EJ has those riffs inside of him. He's more techno and uplifting. Alex is both dark and a visionary in his compositions; more complex. That's my take. But I dig EJ.

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Best live acts I've seen are Rush, Blood Sweat and Tears, SRV and EJ. Lyle Lovett was also a really surprisingly excellent live band. Always have respect for Eric Johnson. Truly the best guitarist not getting national attention his whole career. Just a nice guy with amazing talent not narcissistic enough perhaps LoL! If I could play like that I'd be swaggering all over the place.

saw him 9 mos. earlier to this at Bronco Bowl / Dallas opening for SRV .. guitar wars

Since the early 70's. See ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--LLW9jhS3jc.html solo at around 4 minutes in & ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--LLW9jhS3jc.html

Unless you live in Texas, it is extremely rare to see or hear him on radio or tv; his two main TV appearances of his entire career were in his hometown Austin at Austin City Limits when PBS was far better in programming than today. His popularity has been practically all word of mouth with relentless concert tours. Even now well into his 60s, Eric is still playing complex sets on respectably long touring schedules making new music consistently. He is a legend and the press rarely mentions his band which is an absolute blight to the rock and blues world while he is highly known in the jazz world which already is not appreciated whatsoever in the press. Still, happy to see people eventually get to hear Eric Johnson as you have to enjoy. See Eric Johnson in concert, even if you must travel, at your soonest possibility as he is getting older to still tour hard across North America.

If I had to guess, a mix of insecurity and slight technical struggles. He occasionally fluffs notes and seems to hurt himself slightly straining at notes. I bet part of it is how god damn loud his amps are. If you notice, most of the songs where he sings, the dynamics are way quiet when he sings, probably for the sake of his voice.

If you notice older musicians like Billy Joel and Elton John, their voices have dropped significantly over the years. My guess is that Eric’s voice probably dropped some and he probably enjoys playing his songs in a particular key and not having to transpose them down a few steps.

He has said he doesn’t like his voice. I’ve never met anyone as humble as Eric Johnson. So talented, no swagger. ❤

I would agree but extend to 4:40

Jonathan Quach rob alexander

i think its tommy taylor

hendrix

Rob Alexander...great bass and a great guy

Why is everyone saying different people

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