Eric Johnson Announces Dates For Spring 2013 UK Tour
Monday, 24 September 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Eric Johnson, the celebrated American electric guitarist, hailed by Joe Bonamassa as “one of the greatest guitar players of all time,” returns to the UK in 2013 for a tour that kicks off at the London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Wednesday 3rd April.
Guitar Player magazine described Johnson as "one of the most respected guitarists on the planet.” His critically acclaimed, platinum-selling 1990 recording Ah Via Musicom produced the single 'Cliffs of Dover', for which he won the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (the track also appeared on Guitar Hero 3 – Legends of Rock).
In 1996 he joined forces with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai for the original and legendary G3 tour that garnered a worldwide audience with the platinum selling CD/DVD. Johnson’s best known for playing stock Fender Stratocasters and Gibson ES-335 electric guitars through a triple amp setup, consisting of vintage Fender and Marshall amplifiers.
Planet Rock will start at ticket pre-sale on Wednesday 26th September, followed by general on-sale date of Friday 28th September. The 6-date tour will showcase material from his current album 'Up Close', as well as from his rich back catalogue, including the classic 'Cliffs of Dover'.
Apr 3rd - London o2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr 4th - Harrogate Theatre
Apr 5th - Edinburgh Queen's Hall
Apr 6th - Manchester Royal Northern College of Music
Apr 7th - Birmingham Town Hall
Apr 8th - Salisbury City Hall
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