Eric Johnson (born August 17, 1954, Austin, Texas) is an American guitarist, vocalist, and composer whose playing draws on rock, blues, jazz, and fusion. His 1990 platinum album Ah Via Musicom made him an international name, and the instrumental "Cliffs of Dover" from that record won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Inducted into the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats and listed among the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century by Musician magazine, he has accumulated over a dozen Grammy nominations across a career spanning more than four decades.
Johnson announced an 11-date UK leg of the Texaphonic Tour for July-August 2026, his first European shows in over a decade.
The Texaphonic Europe Tour includes a date in Prague (July 15) and Luxembourg (July 17) before the UK leg begins.
Johnson joined the Allman-Betts Band as a special guest for a series of shows, performing alongside Devon Allman and Duane Betts.
The live album G3 Reunion Live, recorded on the sold-out 2024 US tour with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, was released worldwide on earMUSIC on January 31, 2025.
Johnson rejoined the Experience Hendrix Tour in March-April 2025, covering the east coast and northeast USA and Canada.
Grammy-winning guitarist Eric Johnson brings his trio to Germany for a single exclusive date on the Texaphonic European Tour 2026.
Legendary guitarist Eric Johnson performs at Hype Park. A master of the instrument renowned for his fingerstyle technique and distinctive tone.
