2009 Kickoff Event | Eric Johnson

2009 Kickoff Event | Eric Johnson | Fender

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Austin, Texas, guitar ace and longtime Fender signature artist Eric Johnson is an A-list guitar hero, earning critical raves, commercial success and continuing slack-jawed audience astonishment at his dazzling playing and complete mastery of tone.
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@freewheelin100 13 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest guitarists ever.

@Roscoe1279 Ай бұрын

So true...a great voice, too.

@slados1 12 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know... the GREAT thing about Eric's vocals is that you really get the feeling that he involves himself in the lyrics, plus he sings to the highest point of his abilities... add to this his genius of composition and supreme technicality --- how can you NOT love this guy?!! London July, 2012!!!

@SPQRTempus 14 жыл бұрын

20+ years ago he was blowing away the shred heads with his technique and total control of his tone, and he is still going strong. My favorite guitarist, period!

@JDestripador 8 жыл бұрын

is immortal, eric johnson does not age

@WMDG3 15 жыл бұрын

Is Eric getting better with age? Always dazzling and inspiring!!

@peacesells 14 жыл бұрын

Eric Johnson is the epitome of what a real guitar player is: He has style, grace, melody, soul, and and skills that most people only dream of having.

@edsreturn2012 11 жыл бұрын

this is great. That first song 'freinds' blew me out of the strasophere! (blown out of the stratosphere by a Stratocaster)

@johnwriterpoet1783 3 жыл бұрын

That's how the Stratocaster got it's name!

@FirstAmericaFirst 15 жыл бұрын

EJ is one in a hundred generations.

@viatonejazz 15 жыл бұрын

Lovely tone, beautiful songs. One of the greatest guitarists of our lifetime

@llangwyk 14 жыл бұрын

What beautiful playing. The colours, the tones, the technique. So lyrical, so emotional. It might sound daft to some, but it feels "loving" Ah, it makes me sigh. So very beautiful a journey. Thank you Eric for giving us this !

@hootinouts 14 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking leads and awesome tonal colors. And what impresses me is how humble and down to earth he is.

@thehollowaytape 14 жыл бұрын

EJ looks like he's having so much more fun in these newer videos, rather than focusing on being absolutely perfect.

@philipatoz 15 жыл бұрын

First saw Eric in a small Columbia, SC club about 28 years back. I was awestruck by his tone, technique, exciting chording and dazzling, melodic runs, not to mention probably the best live sound mix I've ever heard. Went up to talk to him and almost did the Waynes World 'I'm not worthy' bit - I just stammered out how unbelievable I found his playing was. Afterwards, I thought about setting fire to my own Strat per Jimi. Felt like I'd seen God play guitar. Amazing guitarist! Enormously inspiring!

@RsGhost1 11 жыл бұрын

The Mozart of the electric guitar..

@Musiconly5934 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Johnson one of a kind🎸

@carlosclaptrix 6 жыл бұрын

His hand stretches from the 1st to the 22th fret!

@zr24X4ROCKS 4 жыл бұрын

yup , crazy

@kingv911 13 жыл бұрын

I like how Eric Johnson saves his pinkie usage for when he really needs it. I'm always using my pinkie - probably be good for my playing and finger stretch abilities if I used my ring finger more often in place of bringing the pinkie in.

@CorbinSmith-yf3wd Ай бұрын

I do very similar fingerings to Eric (as I have pretty much learnt guitar through watching his instructional tapes lol). As far as I can see, the main benefits of using the ring finger instead of the pinky is that it makes position changes easier... Put your first finger on the 5th fret for example and try placing your ring finger on the same fret a string up from it (at the same time); now try doing the same but with the pinky finger - it's hard isn't it, and it feels really awkward. It's not ideal for when you are going back down the neck and doing position shifts. And can hinder going up the neck position shifts as well. The drawback with the Eric Johnson style grip of the neck is that it offers a lot less range than the 3NPS style grip that a lot of modern "shred" players would use therefore needs a lot of jumping about and position shifts - which is where using the ring finger instead of the pinky most times comes in handy. Additionally it offers more powerful vibrato and other benefits. But to be honest its mostly a preference thing.

@jchi1ds 14 жыл бұрын

I like different guitarists for different reasons but Eric remains my favorite. He has great respect for his instrument. It is ironic that those most talented and accomplished are the ones that seem most humble and approachable. He is the musician I would most like to meet and thank.

@jghuntr 2 ай бұрын

I was fortunate to have grown up with him. Our families lived 5 blocks apart. I became his equipment manager when he joined the Mariani Band at 15. ( I was 18) I went to high school with his drummer, Tommy Taylor. I sat next to him while he played piano in his practice room at his parents house. I would tell him , "you should be recording this!" He'd say, "In just fooling around " He writes most of his songs on the piano. He started taking piano lessons at 6. When he turned 11, he decided to play guitar. (Much to his parents' dismay, Lol) He has "Perfect Pitch"; good karma! He took 1 guitar lesson. The teacher told his parents, "Don't waste your money. He doesn't need lessons! I could tell you a thousand stories! When Hendrix died I remember he came to my parents house and woke me up with the news. We cried together 😢. Oh, BTW, I saw Hendrix twice! He always gives my tickets and backstage passes. We went to India together 25 years ago. I saw him play at the Paramount in Austin last month! ❤ Peace Out.

@CorbinSmith-yf3wd Ай бұрын

@@jghuntr This is a beautiful story; I'm glad you have someone like Eric in your life

@ballsarama1675 8 жыл бұрын

Great performance by Eric with his old band mates Kyle and Tommy. Regarding the basic structure and sound, also, the closest live version of the album version of Camel's Night Out. When the Sun Meets the Sky is one of Eric's most heart feeling songs...the ending solo is pure emotion.

@chadherring2790 2 жыл бұрын

Eric’s a legend. We were raised on him and Stevie down in ATX. Never seen him play on a rosewood fretboard either

@douglassmith5211 2 жыл бұрын

E.J. what else can you say . I've been a long time listener He's amazing.

@ferturasatana 13 жыл бұрын

totally agree, Eric johnson is one of the greatest all the time, he looks so calm but he plays like a monster

@warrenbrewin950 3 ай бұрын

when he lights up at 3 40, guy has got it big time

@nsgjdw 15 жыл бұрын

E J is the best ever!! every note is played for a reason, not just for show. His playing "fits my ear"

@lawman2112 11 жыл бұрын

EJ... Such a signature guitar sound... Awesome!

@zr24X4ROCKS 4 жыл бұрын

my favorite artist of the last 40 years, yes I am old , and experienced

@CherokeeMusic 15 жыл бұрын

Exactly! He doesn't need to be "famous". He is famous enough for us to know of him and enjoy his music!

@UmbertoRonco 9 жыл бұрын

Fuzzier Johnson ever!

@dr.know-it-all5148 Жыл бұрын

WTSMTS is a masterpiece of art.

@komkritrientong5963 8 жыл бұрын

Exellent drummer.

@megafone58 9 жыл бұрын

Fantastic player and a nice person

@RigoesAmorrigotovar 8 жыл бұрын

+megafone58 he is kinda getting the beau bridges look...

@natemahony493 4 жыл бұрын

Super humble and nice guy

@brian91145 14 жыл бұрын

That bass player owns!!

@PaulBinghamguitar 15 жыл бұрын

This is a great concert, Eric at his best as always. The new Strat looks great too! Eric's tone and phrasing is second to none, these guys are just excellent musicians!

@llangwyk 14 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautifully expressive pieces of guitar playing I've ever heard. Bar None. Thank you EJ

@cyphixx 15 жыл бұрын

A pure magician with chords. Amazing

@CherokeeMusic 15 жыл бұрын

Goddammit, I love Eric Johnson on every imaginable level. He is the perfect musician, it's a shame that he is getting older because we need more of his music for years to come. He is never a dull performer this performance is just as lively and exciting as anything he did in the 80's. Kudos!

@jesman1 15 жыл бұрын

Kyle Brock on bass! ...and you call yourself an EJ fan, lol. Just kiddin ;) EJ, awesome as usual. What a talent.

@Peelick 15 жыл бұрын

Yea i agree, Tommy & Kyle are his Noel & Mitch!!

@JedWunderli 13 жыл бұрын

Eric is absolutely amazing - so versatile and adept and many styles. Great tone.

@kritolaos89 15 жыл бұрын

camel's night out is Eric Johnson's playground...in this song he can do everything he wants (as always..but..) pure improvisation

@bimbomcgee 9 жыл бұрын

great changup 8 mins. in. i like his voice, so underplayed. Didn't realize how much bonamassa used his style. yah and noticed the width of the neck........ is this the king of chordal structure.

@BlowBackBenny 11 жыл бұрын

coming off the back of some 80's videos its nice to see he uses the same bass player! I think he's using the same bass too

@00KurosakiBankai00 13 жыл бұрын

I salute Eric Johnson, even if I tried playing some of the simplest guitar chords while singing, one or the other would falter He is doing both (with what looks like semi-difficult chord transitions) AND singing.

@phatorian 12 жыл бұрын

Great set by Eric and the guys. I really enjoyed it. A long time fan of Eric's.

@DrumSolVanIsle 9 жыл бұрын

This music is very well presented; and true in fidelity to Johnson's Past Consistent for years to my ears.

@schenker4 13 жыл бұрын

WOW you could even talk about his singing while hearing his guitar playing It's says volumes about ones self

@nthsieh928 15 жыл бұрын

god, Eric Johnson has mastered that fuzz sound so well! its so inredible!

@DK00758 Жыл бұрын

EJ is EJ the magnificent tone master

@lordqs 15 жыл бұрын

Love "Friends", loved this version. Grats for the drummer.. Thanks Eric. 5stars

@Tyler18GoPhils 14 жыл бұрын

His tone is amazing.

@tsipfi 14 жыл бұрын

Far away from other guitarists, with clear notes and classic cords that the speed junkees could never achive. Awesome!!!!!!

@jetjock015 15 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great! Such a gorgeous guitar. I wonder how it feels to him now, looking back and playing all of these Venus Isle era songs with Kyle... That album is 13 years old this year! Sounds great. If I didn't already have a rosewood strat, I'd certainly save my pennies...

@philipatoz 14 жыл бұрын

Eric only gets better and better! After first seeing him 25 yrs ago, he's still the most complete player I've seen. Sadly, I'm afraid he'll never be a household name - and he SHOULD be. He's never really been in search of radio/mainstream paths to stardom (good!). If he'd come of age 15 - 20 years earlier, his name recognition would be right up there with Page, Beck, Clapton, etc, some of the blues and jazz greats. But he was kind of late to the "guitar hero era," which, sadly, is mostly past.

@keiwil 15 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sounding fuzzface very smooth. Sounds like germanium transistors.

@zr24X4ROCKS 14 жыл бұрын

ej = magical sounds !!!! tone is out of this world!

@jorari71 14 жыл бұрын

since I knew him i always love him...I love her music and compositions as weel.

@sportsportsport 13 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, that drummer is extremely good.

@patrickangell5387 2 жыл бұрын

That is Tommy Taylor, he is a excellent player. He is very precise and a hard hitter and plays the gap.

@AKMAC82 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, the last song he really turned it up there. He played with some extra passion. Very cool to hear.

@davegto67 12 жыл бұрын

We all wish we could play guitar like Eric. Wonderful music, heartfelt playing.

@EmphaticItalic 14 жыл бұрын

Perfection. All Eric's music has this special perfect something to it

@SamOgilvieJr 15 жыл бұрын

All of the players that accompany him are fabulous, but it is really good to see Kyle Brock on bass here.

@rapidtranq 15 жыл бұрын

his chordal playing is AMAZING!!!

@shadowsong1 15 жыл бұрын

he played when the sun meets the sky - awesome!!

@DrPhrenology 15 жыл бұрын

Track Listing -Friends -Camel's Night Out -When the Sun Meets the Sky

@stockjonebills 12 жыл бұрын

love his sound..

@Bertiebaby 15 жыл бұрын

i never saw him sing..... but bloody hell hes good at it!

@campjam69 14 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! A strat with binding on the neck... I like!!!

@sergiooliveira-gy7zy 10 жыл бұрын

Grande mestre das estratocasters!

@netoriffvai 14 жыл бұрын

yeah! i love his lead sound, i think the sound of the intro of his total guitar instructional video has no comparison man! thanks a bunch mr jonhson :)

@FranticRock 14 жыл бұрын

Eric, Great playing! Great ideas there - always an inspiration. Your guitar solos are tattooed on the back of my brain, and I'm gonna re-tattoo them any chance i get!

@thomasscillieri296 10 жыл бұрын

jeez the sound guy forgot the reverb on his vox!! the opening track is so awesome, but, the lack of a nice deep reverb sucks the awesomeness out a tad.. thank god Eric is in control of the guitar tone

@Strateuphoria 13 жыл бұрын

there's healing properties in the music of EJ... :)

@zackvanhalen 13 жыл бұрын

The drummer here is awesome.

@jammjunky7 15 жыл бұрын

yes I agree, all he needed was a little more volume & reverb on his vocals.....but what a rare & good video this is...last time I saw Eric was at the "meals for Wheels" benifit in Austin @ the Garden with Alien Love Child... nothing beats seeing him live....thank you Fender for posting..

@Claymor621 14 жыл бұрын

Beautiful solo at the end.

@AshStrat1 10 жыл бұрын

the complete performer .

@timcwalker 15 жыл бұрын

His playing seems more raw and improvised on this set, which is a great thing. Great band.

@griffinmpable 14 жыл бұрын

@theaceofclubs thank you kind sir. its frustrating as a musician myself to watch people rip on others when they have no room to talk. i work my ass off and barely have gotten anywhere with my stuff. so to be playing with someone as huge as Eric, youve gotta be a hard worker

@CherokeeMusic 15 жыл бұрын

I played one, it's incredible. There is binding which is very cool. It feels, sounds, and looks awesome.

@zr24X4ROCKS 15 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting this amazing vid . all I can say is wow!

@gondito 14 жыл бұрын

The Marshalls are there. Stacked on the far left. He hits the pedal and switches from the Fender Twins to the Marshall for the lead tone. Listen to When the Sun meets the sky. Classic Eric Tone. One of my favorites. @ 15 min

@rocketaxe 14 жыл бұрын

WOW...I have been so enamored with his guitar mastery, I almost forgot what a soulful voice he has. He is really a rare breed... a guitar Master, an awesome composer and real gentleman! Blessing brother! p.s. Come to Canada sometime. Eh!

@acousticguitarfan55 15 жыл бұрын

EJ...you are amazing!

@zr24X4ROCKS 14 жыл бұрын

super streches! great harmony !! amazing

@TheOccasionalss 9 жыл бұрын

Eric is a riot. Even makes fun of Fender a little!

@RigoesAmorrigotovar 8 жыл бұрын

+TheSlasherGod u should see his rig rundown interview...he is so baked!!!!

@SRVFreak123 8 жыл бұрын

He does not do Drugs at all. Very conscious of that.

@Tequilon 15 жыл бұрын

tremendo violero cheeeeeeeeeeee. No deja de sorprenderme, siempre novedoso lo que toca, con un vibrato en la mano tremendo!! Alejandro

@lalo7651 13 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome set!

@TheSura101 13 жыл бұрын

I like his guitar sound!!!!!!

@antonioalbertorezenderebel1788 2 ай бұрын

EJ. the showman. Sensacional guitar Man

@badgermit 15 жыл бұрын

whats with the drummer's monster faces? still - I never tire of EJ....just amazing.

@guitarsehole 14 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing guitarist...and a great band! The "gentleman" shredder!

@PhilEmanS 11 жыл бұрын

eric, you rock our and your soul out, its so beatiful, i love you and your music, aka your heritage

@ZenDriveSeven 14 жыл бұрын

It's the decorative white trim that runs along the neck of the guitar. On the newest EJ Strat, the (white) binding wraps around the base of the neck as well.

@the13corinne 14 жыл бұрын

he's an wsomme guitar player love him-met him too!!

@CherokeeMusic 15 жыл бұрын

I believe this is his "new vision". It seems like I remember hearing or reading something about it. Although, he has quit really obsessing, he still pays special attention to everything.