Johnny A has a unique sound, mostly instrumental songs, that include a wide variety of music styles. There’s plenty to keep me interested for sure. And as versatile of a guitarist as he is, there are still a lot of people who don’t really know much about him. So how cool is it that we can share a couple of videos featuring performances and an interview with Johnny provides a bit more about his history in the music business. Plus he talks about his signature model Gibson guitar which gives him that cool sound of his. I hope you enjoy!
One of Johnny’s crossover hits was a song called, “Oh Yeah.” It also happens to be a personal favorite of mine so I hope you enjoy it as well. Check out this live performance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ7amOCI6DI&noredirect=1.
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Johnny sat down in an interview with Gibson Guitars about his signature model guitar. Fortunately he talks a lot about his history in the music business and his choices when it comes to creating music. Enjoy the interview now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIYFOWUIX7k.
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Here’s a little tribute to Jimi with “The Wind Cries Mary,” from Johnny and the guys at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkwSYE_JSY.
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Johnny A. is one of those great, versatile guitarists that seems to be a bit underrated. Fortunately, there is a nice population of fans in his fan base, and if I can add a few more by writing this post then I’m a happy man.
Stay tuned for more from Blues Guitar Unleashed!
Griff
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Love that style, smooth and fluid, with lots of melody! How sweet it is, I”m a fan!
I’ve seen him twice…the first time he opened for Jeff Beck….actually liked him better…the second time was at a small local club…my friend commented that “everyone guitar player in Central Maine is here”…he was right…great talented player…later.
First time hearing in a jazz style, played it hendrix style myself, but never the less pretty cool.
Real cool, thanks Griff.
a very interesting guitarist and personality. thanks griff!