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This virtuoso is using a Hello Kitty Stratocaster to cover Eric Johnson’s Cliffs of Dover… in a bunch of different scales

By Matt Owen published 9 January 23

Cliffs of Melodic Minor and Cliffs of Ionian might not sound quite as catchy on paper, but they sure sound good from the fretboard of the cult favorite Squier Strat

Learn 5 Eric Johnson chords that utilize his trademark ‘shell’ voicing for big ambient clean tones

By Richard Barrett published 21 November 22

Got a wicked clean tone but don't know what to play? Step right this way...

How to play blues like Eric Johnson

By David Gerrish published 18 November 22

Crank up the delay, and grab a Strat, SG or ES-335: it's time to take a look at the bluesier side of the Texan virtuoso and Grammy award winner

(from left) Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Billy Cox, Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa perform onstage

Billy Cox, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa and more to headline Experience Hendrix concert in Austin, Texas

By Jackson Maxwell published 4 November 22

The one-off show – a celebration of what would have been Hendrix’s 80th birthday – will also feature Zakk Wylde, Chris Layton, Doyle Bramhall II, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas

Eric Johnson on digging into the vault to turn up two albums bursting with guitar gold

By Joe Bosso published 7 September 22

The Texas guitar great returns with a pair of new records and sits GW down to walk through the gear, tones and process behind them

Eric Johnson reveals his at-home pedalboard

By Joe Bosso published 1 September 22

What the groundbreaking Texas virtuoso sees when he looks down while practicing and writing

Alex Lifeson, Bumblefoot and Eric Johnson all appear on Jeff Berlin's album Jack Songs

Jeff Berlin releases Jack Bruce tribute album featuring guitar solos from Alex Lifeson, Bumblefoot and Eric Johnson

By Matt Parker published 5 August 22

The star-studded tribute record, Jack Songs, has been a long time coming but the bass hero says it’s now available to order

Eric Johnson holds his signature Fender Stratocaster

Eric Johnson premieres two new songs, Move on Over and To Be Alive

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 June 22

The atmospheric, piano-driven To Be Alive features Arielle on vocals, while Move on Over showcases the Strat king's tougher, bluesier side

Eric Johnson plays one of his signature Fender guitars while seated on a couch

Eric Johnson shows multiple sides of his virtuosity on new singles, Sitting on Top of the World and Love Will Never Say Goodbye

By Jackson Maxwell published 6 May 22

The songs – one from each of his upcoming albums – show the Strat master's love of the blues and Motown, respectively

Joe Satriani and Robert Fripp performing live at the 2004 G3 tour

Joe Satriani reveals Robert Fripp’s bizarre stage demands for 2004 G3 tour

By Matt Owen published 29 April 22

The King Crimson guitarist’s peculiar requests led Satch to label him as “one of the most interesting characters” to have been involved in the event

Eric Johnson and Fender are developing a Stratocaster with onboard overdrive

By Jonathan Horsley published 11 April 22

Watch the guitar legend demo the slider-equipped Strat prototype from the comfort of his tastefully appointed kitchen

Willow Smith performs onstage during her lifE tour at Center Stage on October 19, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia

From screamo revival to suave grooves: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 April 22

Kick off April with a bang with these vital new songs from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adrian Quesada, Eric Johnson, Justus West, Willow, Opeth and more

Eric Johnson announces two new albums, shares both lead singles, Soundtrack Life and Yesterday Meets Today

By Matt Owen last updated 1 April 22

Both The Book of Making and Yesterday Meets Today – which will provide a total of 18 new tracks between them – will arrive on July 29

Eric Johnson and Howard Alexander Dumble

Eric Johnson pays heartfelt tribute to late amp-building icon Howard Alexander Dumble

By Matt Owen published 21 January 22

Kenny Wayne Shepherd has also paid his respects to the legendary designer, who personally built amps for both players

George Lynch: “You can get fast using fuzz if you use it in the right way. Look at Eric Johnson – his main tone is a Fuzz Face!”

By Amit Sharma published 6 December 21

With his first full instrumental album, Seamless, out now, the guitar legend talks fuzz, the influence of Satch, and explains why he doesn’t want it easy from his gear

The Neal Morse Band's Eric Gillette counts down his top 5 favorite guitar solos

By James Turner last updated 14 July 21

With the band's upcoming album Innocence & Danger almost upon us, Gillette takes us through the most memorable, mind-melting solos that have influenced his own playing throughout the years

Guitarist Eric Johnson performs on stage at The Canyon Club on January 25, 2015 in Agoura Hills, California.

Eric Johnson wrote Cliffs of Dover in 5 minutes

By Richard Bienstock published 29 March 21

The iconic 1990 guitar instrumental came to him “like magic”

Watch Eric Johnson and Brian May put the Arielle signature electric through its paces

By Richard Bienstock published 25 February 21

EJ opts for a “chill-out” approach, while Bri goes heavy on the whammy bar licks

Slim Gambill organized a jazz jam for COVID-19 relief

Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Mark Lettieri and Stanley Jordan tear it up in epic 18-strong guitar jam for charity

By Richard Bienstock last updated 30 October 20

The massive jazz guitar ensemble was organized by Lady A's Slim Gambill to benefit MusiCares COVID-19 relief

Eric Johnson: “Prioritizing perfectionism is not how you make emotionally meaningful music“

By James Rotondi published 14 October 20

The virtuoso's virtuoso on his pastoral new album, EJ II, his new Fender “Virginia” Sassafras Strat and songcraft over technique