Eric Johnson rare photos

Van Wilks, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson (Photo from - www.vanwilks.com)

Eric Johnson , Dave Sebree, Van Wilks (Photo from - www.vanwilks.com)

Michael Angelo Batio and Eric Johnson (Photo from - Michael Angelo Batio)

Don Menn, Eric Johnson, Jas Obrecht (Photo From - www.jasobrecht.com)

Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson (2011) ( Photo by - Matt York Photography)

Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Rod Morgenstein (Photo from - www.rodmorgenstein.com)

Eric Johnson with The Electromagnets (Photo from - Malco23)

Eric Johnson (1986) (Photo by Niles J Fuller)

Van Wilks, Eric Johnson (Photo from - www.vanwilks.com)

Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Alex Lifeson (Photo from - www.rushisaband.com/)

David Grissom, Billy Gibbons, Eric Johnson, Van Wilks (Photo from - www.vanwilks.com)

Eric johnson, Jay Aaron Podolnick, Jim Bullock (Photo from - Jay Aaron Podolnick)

Eric Johnson, Jason Eli Becker (Photo from - www.facebook.com/GuitaristEricJohnson)

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson (Photo from - www.revnkevin.com)

Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert (Photo from - www.facebook.com/GuitaristEricJohnson)

Eric Johnson (1985) (Photo by Victoria Pearson)

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Eric Johnson and his time with Mariani

16 yr old Eric Johnson
(photo credit - Jay Aaron Podolnick)

Eric Johnson was just fourteen when he first met drummer Vince Mariani. Later when Vince was looking to form a band, Eric was invited to audition at the Austin, Texas-based Sonobeat Records' Western Hills Drive studio. He impressed everyone with his astounding guitar pyrotechnics. Eric was instantly chosen to be a part of the nameless band then. Later Austin based bassist Bob Trenchard joined the band.

The band was formed in the fall of 1969. In November, they were looking for a name for the band as they were preparing to work on their debut album. They ended up with the name "Mariani". Bill Josey Sr. of the Sonobeat Records suggested that the band record demos before committing to an album - the band recorded two unnamed instrumentals. Shortly after recording the demo tracks, Bob Trenchard left the band; and bass guitarist and vocalist Jay Podolnick replaced him.

Vince Mariani
(photo credit - sonobeatrecords.com)

In 1970, Mariani recorded their first single "Re-birth Day". The song was composed by Vince and Eric with lyrics by Herman M. Nelson and a double-tracked vocal by Jay. The advance copy of the single was issued in a rubber stamped sleeve. Later the band recorded another single "Memories Lost and Found".

After the two singles Jay was replaced by Jimmy Bullock on bass and Bill Wilson, an airman then stationed at Austin's Bergstrom Air Force Base, on vocals. The band was also joined by St. Edward's University junior Darrell Peal. The group worked up four new songs - two vocals and two long instrumental jams and, with new versions of Re-birth Day and Memories Lost and Found. The band finally recorded the album "Perpetuum Mobile" of which only 100 copies were produced. The album was never released commercially. A rare surviving copy offered on eBay in 2008 sold for $2,850 and included Vince's handwritten note, "This is one of only 100 copies ever made. It has become a great collector item in certain galaxies." Later in 2001, Akarma Records, a specialty label, issued a version of the album.

Peretuum Mobile - Mariani

The band shared the bill with ZZ Top and Bloodrock in their home state of Texas.

More about Mariani and Perpetuum Mobile -
Sonobeat Records
Rockasteria

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Eric Johnson's new single "Wonder" released online

Eric Johnson - Wonder

Eric Johnson's new single "Wonder" was released on June 25, 2013.

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Eric Johnson's new single "The Wind Cries Mary" released

Eric Johnson - The Wind Cries Mary

Eric Johnson's new single "The Wind Cries Mary" was released on August 13, 2013. The song was originally composed by Jimi Hendrix.

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AllMusic - http://bit.ly/1cq6jGf

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Eric Johnson's new single "Imagination Of You" featuring Christopher Cross released

Eric Johnson - Imagination Of You

Eric Johnson's new single "Imagination Of You" featuring Christopher Cross released on September 24, 2013.

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Sonny Landreth and Eric Johnson - Are You Experienced? - Live at Sam's Burger Joint, San Antonio

Eric Johnson & Sonny Landreth (photo - Cheryl G. Smith)

"Are You Experienced?" by Sonny Landreth and Eric Johnson at Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonio (September 27, 2011).

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Eric Johnson's new single "Tidal" released

Eric Johnson - Tidal

Eric Johnson's new single "Tidal" was released on May 28, 2013.

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AllMusic - http://bit.ly/1aGDBgX

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Eric Johnson - photography by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.

Eric Johnson at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, June 27, 2012. Photos by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.

Eric Johnson at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, June 27, 2012. (Photo by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.)

Eric Johnson at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, June 27, 2012. (Photo by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.)

Eric Johnson at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, June 27, 2012. (Photo by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.)

Eric Johnson at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, June 27, 2012. (Photo by Joseph C. Tremain Jr.)

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The Ultimate Musician's Fantasy Camp with Joe Perry, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson

Ultimate Musician's Fantasy Camp (February 13 to February 16, 2014) 

The Ultimate Musician's Fantasy Camp - Guitar legends Joe Perry, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson will lead this one-of-a-kind camp for guitar zealots — sharing their experience, techniques, riffs, tone tips, and creative concepts in real-world band settings, seminars, and other events. Best of all, you get to play side-by-side with these icons and see their magic up-close-and-personal.

When? - February 13-16, 2014
Where? - Las Vegas, Nevada
Registration - http://bit.ly/1aGFDMi

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Eric Johnson and Tristan Mackay - Ain't No Sunshine - Live at City Hall, Salisbury

Eric Johnson and Tristan Mackay

Eric Johnson and Tristan Mackay playing 'Ain't No Sunshine', a song by Bill Withers on April 8th, 2013 at City Hall, Salisbury.

Tristan Mackay (guitar, vocals) - https://twitter.com/Tristan...
Eric Johnson (guitar) - http://facebook.com/Guitari...
Chris Maresh (bass) - http://www.chrismaresh.com
Wayne Salzmann II (drums) - http://www.waynesalzmann.com

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Eric Johnson - Classical Guitar

Eric Johnson plays classical guitar.

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