Eric Johnson

Genre-hopping guitar ace Eric Johnson emerged during the mid-'80s with a distinctive style that blended the adventurous rock chops of Jimi Hendrix with the blues power of Albert King while folding in myriad other styles and influences from jazz fusion to folk and classical. Known for his dexterity, precision, and perfectionism, he is also a singer and songwriter with a knack for writing melodic rock songs. Based in Austin, Texas, he earned a reputation in the late '80s and '90s as an eclectic and virtuosic player, winning a Grammy Award for his dynamic instrumental "Cliffs of ...