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John Watson Jr. (February 3, 1935 – May 17, 1996), often known professionally as Johnny "Guitar" Watson, was an American musician. A flamboyant showman and electric guitarist in the style of T-Bone Walker, his recording career spanned 40 years, and encompassed rhythm and blues, funk and soul music.
May 31, 2024 · So many bands that shaped the sound of the ’60s on both sides of the Atlantic didn’t survive into the ’70s yet, somehow, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson, a comparative relic from the ’50s, found a way to reinvent himself, finding a new sound and image that would serve him well for the rest of his life.
Listen to the best songs of Johnny "Guitar" Watson, the legendary funk and blues musician, in this YouTube playlist. From A Real Mother For Ya to Superman Lover, you will enjoy his unique style ...
Johnny (Guitar) Watson, music influenced performers like Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Stevie Ray Vaughan. While Johnny Guitar Watson is known as a international musical pioneer; his roots sprouted within the fertile blues scene of Texas.
Feb 5, 2014 · Johnny "Guitar" Watson - A real mother for ya. Rob Ruiz. 27.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 69K. 7.3M views 10 years ago.
May 11, 2012 · Died: May 17, 1996. Best Known For: A pioneer and innovator of blues, R&B, and electric funk guitar, Watson influenced a wide range of players—from Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Stevie Ray Vaughan to vocal legends like Etta James.
Seminal electric blues & rhythm & blues guitarist of the mid-1950s, with hits like "Gangster Of Love". Performed with artists such as Little Richard and worked in synthesizer productions in the 1960s. In later years his work was a source for sampling by artists such as Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg.
May 17, 1996 · Texas-born guitarist who was a celebrated blues artist before scoring hits in a funky R&B style, and an influence on Jimi Hendrix. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1990s. Born. February 3, 1935 in Houston, TX. Died. May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. Genre. Blues, R&B. Styles.
Johnny "Guitar" Watson (February 3, 1935 - May 17, 1996) was an American musician whose long career influenced the development of blues, soul music, rhythm & blues, funk, rock music, and rap music. John Watson, Jr. was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas.
May 19, 1996 · Johnny (Guitar) Watson, a flamboyant pioneer of rhythm and blues whose music influenced performers like Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Stevie Ray Vaughan, died on Friday just after he took the...
