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David William Logan Johnstone (born 6 May 1951) is a Scottish rock guitarist and vocalist, best known for his long-time collaboration with Elton John as a member of the Elton John Band. [2] Career. Johnstone was born in Edinburgh. At the age of seven, at primary school, he volunteered to learn the violin.
Sep 7, 2018 · Davey Johnstone shares his memories of joining Elton John's band in 1970 and playing on his classic songs. He also talks about their final tour and his relationship with the singer and Bernie Taupin.
- “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” from 'Honky Chateau' (1972) “Elton didn’t really make demos back in the early days. Frequently he would simply play us a new song he’d just written, and a lot of times Dee, Nigel and I would be right there while he wrote.
- “Crocodile Rock” from 'Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player' (1973) “As Elton played it for us, it was obvious that it was a tongue-in-cheek send-up of rock and roll.
- “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It’s been a staple in our set for a long time. Of course, the song starts with that symphonic synthesizer section that David Hentschel did such a brilliant job on.
- “All the Young Girls Love Alice” from 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) “It opens with that really cool guitar volume swell. That’s through a Uni-Vibe, which I’ve used for various sounds since way back.
Mar 24, 2016 · Davey Johnstone – the 10 Records That Changed My Life. By Joe Bosso. ( Classic Rock ) published 24 March 2016. Ten discs that developed the string-wrangling skills of Elton John's long-time guitarist Davey Johnstone. “We kept up a mad pace in the ‘70s,” says Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone.
Watch videos of Davey Johnstone, the lead guitarist and band leader of Elton John's band for over 40 years. Explore his solo album, Deeper Than My Roots, and his stories behind the songs.
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H ere’s wishing a very Happy Birthday to Elton John’s longtime guitarist, Davey Johnstone, who turned 73 on May 6, 2024. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Johnstone first collaborated with John on ...
Davey Johnstone is a guitarist and vocalist who has played with Elton John for over 50 years. He talks about his solo album, Deeper Than My Roots, his musical influences, and his family's involvement in his career.
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