Eric Johnson plays the blues

[@DannyBrooks1]

His tone is just off the charts good. Has the same kind of clarity as Robben Ford.

[@AlefSousa017]

I love how Eric Johnson is one of the goats of the guitar world, with one of the most unique tones out there... And yet his posture while playing is the same as someone who's picking up a guitar for the first time lol. Gotta love the man!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Mike Bloomfield had a posture kind of bent-over like that too, although he was a natural lefty like many other great "righty" guitar players (Duane Allman, Mark Knopfler, and so many others). Bloomfield was even more exaggerated than EJ, and wore the guitar really high so he face was right on the fretboard. Guitars players play in many different ways, whatever works!

[@AlefSousa017]

@@pharmerdavid1432 Oh yeah, I've never seen him before, but his posture is really hunched over! If it works, it works, but damn does it look uncomfortable to me, my neck hurts just from seeing him lol

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Back-handed compliment. And you mean G.O.A.T. not goat.

[@godbyone]

I’ve never heard him sound like this. It’s awesome. I’ve seen him every tour.

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Dude needs an osteopath...

[@markhorner3561]

Saw Treasure Tour in Albuquerque, best show I've ever seen! Nobody does it like EJ!!!

[@tappyschannel485]

Was blown away to see that this is literally a week ago. I just get the tingles of musical perfection every time I hear what Eric is “up to”. He’s absolutely the world’s finest Virtuosic crusher…but he’s just so utterly beyond the beyond’s- whatever genre, whatever he wants to say…the guy always has been and always will be untouchable…insane the amount of squirrelly wanna-he’s like me- these guys who try to deconstruct…Eric, God bless you! You have a very humble, and meek spirit, and you are unflappable and inimitable…and laid back…but even alien life forms, many centuries advanced beyond us…still keep smashing their lil green noses trying to figure out how you can be so expressive- but head and shoulders above the next best thing…in whatever style, genre, it’s like I’m tickled pink watching the TV performance where you graced Carole King’s performance…and just rocketed her cool little number into the 9th dimension…you could see how visible excited she was to see you take her skills and friggin launch her into the realm of in-real…the other guitar player just keeps laughing…like…this guy doesn’t even break a sweat and he’s lapped me 17 times…and he’s not half my age….I’m graced by your musical “bone-crushing juggernaut”. There’s the very best…and then there’s just all the rest.. BTW that Gibson…I guess it’s an SG…it’s got nothing on your. Signature strat in terms of physical beauty…but just like those dang red-heads…that girl is a. SUPER FREAK…and you’re innovating well past most “guitar players’ “ bed-times…even when you’re shredding at 187,000mps…you still have the musical vocabulary to make Noam Chomsky blush and your punctuation and grammar should be part of the Berkeley handbook for…forget it…I’ve gone to plaid…ALWAYS FRESH! Always original…Harmonic beauty that makes the face flush from synesthesia…You dirty, dirty dawg…I just can’t get enough. Always under-appreciated….maybe something in your Texan nature that I’ll just never wrap my crayon chewing head around.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Eric Johnson is a genius! Great rhythm section too!

[@toddj9548]

I have tickets to this show Saturday night. Can't wait!

[@abilenecowboyshooter]

Seen him many times over the years, but really liked him best with the Electromagnets, great compositions.

[@jeffreym4273]

Amazing sound...Best I ever heard from him!

[@jazzcat412]

He's one of the very best n I love his music

[@dllasota]

I was lucky to be there, the crazy guy playing air guitar standing in the isle on the left side. No apologies. Eric is the last living (legend)of my top 4 inspirations to pickup the instrument myself. There are no flaws musically or apparently from his soul, he's a saint (I hope to see in Heavan!). God bless EJ, keep rocking brother!!

[@karlj.shields7645]

It was a great show

[@sgt.grinch3299]

One of my favorite players. Seen him in concert and Eric and the band crushed it. Music is awesome, but when played properly it moves your soul. Thanks Eric for a memorable night.

[@storeymark]

Incredible tone

[@ptalley316]

And it’s not just notes, he’s got soul:)

[@BlueLou974]

Yes.

[@fender.munoz7]

No soul at all with no feeling and his one of my favorite guitar players that's not his style sorry to say to play the blues you have to live the blues

[@johnlemon874]

@@fender.munoz7 well who tf are you to tell other people whether or not they feel a piece of music or not? Good for you if you don't. It is subjective.

[@fender.munoz7]

@@johnlemon874 free speech lets me

[@cardoma]

Beautiful

[@brownsfan7753]

Awesome!!!

[@sheercerebralpower]

Never heard an SG sound so good as in Eric’s hands…..since Duane/Dickey/Eric Clapton in Cream

[@LoganBischoff]

You haven’t seen Derek trucks?

[@BlueLou974]

Tasty as these three together;

[@sheercerebralpower]

@@LoganBischoff Derek Trucks is god….forgot to mention him

[@billbrillford7883]

Out Bloody Righteous!!👽

[@Breakrite]

Love EJ. Every time I see him I’m reminded of “..and his hair was perfect”.

[@Japanese_Made_Easy_Podcast]

The way the bass player and other guitar were looking at him and what he was playing at the start and at the end gave the vibe that it was just an unplanned no introduction improve E.J. went into that they followed along. Gotta love the outside stuff on the blues.

[@danielaggeler9263]

I am impressed with the whole group aspect of this. Tremendous playing and great cooperation between players. The whole is more than it's parts here.

[@mikeault]

Damn that was good!!

[@univox_guitar]

Absolutely one of the greatest blues players ever!

[@NVRAMboi]

He's one of a kind.

[@Tonetwisters]

I am a Strat guy, but like Eric, I also love that SG Standard he is playing ....

[@VonBluesman]

@@SpillCheckerIsOveratedEric has several Signature Strat models with different specs named after him.

[@strangher11]

@@SpillCheckerIsOverated yesssssss

[@jamespettersson9655]

just perfect combination of tasty bends and jazzy flashy riffs, total icon

[@davedecker2056]

So sweet!!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

EJ is so freaking good. As always.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

Eric is at the top of his game for sure

[@stevepoorman9289]

Sounds like Eric Johnson playing the blues. More interesting harmonically than many.

[@rrpatriot1584]

I’d love to see Eric come back in that band costume from Austin City Limits!

[@dinofurlan3745]

After Eddie, the man with another stunning sound....

[@atllzable]

💙💙💙

[@mikeoliver5686]

The Great Roscoe Beck on Bass guitar

[@RickyLandi]

Amazing around 1:35 how it turns swinging/jazzin for a moment

[@sideshow1297]

I've never heard Eric Johnson on anything but a Strat. The SG not only changes his tone but his style. That's validation of why you need more than one guitar...Ima gonna go tell my wife now, see ya...

[@strangher11]

thinks he was using a 335 on the G3 tour long ago.

[@stevehorvath5855]

His tone reminds me of Steve Millers “Blues Without Blame” from his Rock Love album - seriously!

[@lennmosh]

Bingo... That takes me back a minute.

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

I’ve never heard him bluesy before!

[@CRP2426]

Look for: Alien Love Child

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

@@CRP2426 Ah, of course, thx!. My memory fails me. It’s an album I haven’t really listened to again, after the first time.

[@robertcostagliola3741]

What knowledge he has!

[@fretts]

What tune is that they are launching into, right at the fade?

[@137NorthAve]

Even on simple blues riffs he throws in his unique licks to make it his own.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

What song does he launch into at the end?

[@CRP2426]

"Move on Over" from his recent double album

[@typhoonjenkins8330]

he may be one of the goats in the guitar world, but this was more shreddy with a few blues elements thrown in. Him, like the late and great Jeff Beck are two of the best ever, but I just don't care for the music they make. Huge and deep respect for the talent though, it's off the charts and undeniable.

[@cynthia6389]

So glad to see him play an SG. I wish he would ditch the strat . I know he can't, that's his signature sound, but a different guitar makes you play a bit differently, and I like more than one tone.

[@jasondorsey7110]

I'm glad to see him switching it up, even as a bass player I can tell you gibsons make you play them differently than other brands if you really want to unlock their mojo

[@62TeleC]

Folks at the Gear Page forum thinks his tone sucks on this - too harsh - - guess they are entitled to an opinion - I think he sounds fantastic here.

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

Sounds bluesy to me, just sounds like Eric Johnson!

[@cyclistman6358]

As a long time EJ fan, I’m hearing some Frank Marino in that intro.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Everyone takes a lesson from Frank!!!

[@knightfall9394]

eric was doing that shit before anyone knew who frank was

[@mattbluesmain1359]

huntin' dog !!!!

[@petebilling276]

Sweet! - & Roscoe Beck playing bass too... I'll listen to Eric Johnson playing blues any day - he's got something to say & something to play, unlike the miserable wankers complaining about this gig. Just listen & live a little...

[@robertthompson6302]

Woody tone!

[@MegaGuitman]

It's so damn funny how the other musicians are having trouble finding the key this guy is gibberishing in..even he hasn't got a clue..😂

[@owenbruce4120]

A technical approach that even the band couldn't follow...brown not blue

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

To the commenters: I have not heard of even ONE of you as a guitar player. Get away from the bedroom mirror. And shut up.

[@stringlocker]

Haha he's trying. Every Passage he's ready to take off

[@Matthew_Eitzman]

Eric should take the “Novacane Challenge”. It consists of copious injections of the numbing agent into both hands and seeing what you can play.

[@soverignhuman5862]

The Gibson SG is a much fatter tone for him . About time

[@MrSuperreverb]

Dare I say it! He’s getting Bonamassa like tones with that SG imo. 😂🎸😎🤘🏼

[@LukeSky0]

Pensa que acaba.....

[@andrewparsons295]

Why does the bassist seem lost throughout all of this?

[@mikelundquist4596]

I guess it's now popular to disparage the playing of certain guitarists.

[@mj7den]

Blues is different from fusion jazz, the notes are slow and felt.

[@timharris6835]

While he is a great this version of the blues is a confused rendition, no groove, other player are wondering what to do.

[@SIXGUNSAM]

Johnson is a phenomenal Guitarist for sure. His unique original style is noteworthy. His composition of Cliff’s of Dover’ is a Hallmark. But-- For pure Killer Blues Feeling and Soul. Johnson lacks in that realm. Johnson has more jazz infused approach similar to Robben Ford. In my Book. Eric Gales’ is the greatest Blues guitarist alive today. Gales interpretation and feel is un-matched.

[@VictorVectorMusic]

hahahaha that sounded like a jr high school talent show. Everyone looking at each other lost AF over 1/4/5 blues lmao.

[@67goldtops]

Man, I can't believe how unashamed he is in blatantly copping those Bonamassa licks...

[@BluesRockAcademy]

Lol. Bonamassa is the one who copies

[@67goldtops]

@@BluesRockAcademy I'm sorry you missed the joke, bro. Get well soon.

[@BluesRockAcademy]

@@67goldtops lol.

[@michaelfitzpatrick6307]

Not Very Well...

[@imluckyman10]

Lots of notes, not much blues. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@annunacky4463]

White boy blues! It just ain’t quite the same. Ha ha.

[@user-cg7dg7uv8f]

I started seeing EJ when I was a kid in high school in Houston in the early 80's - a couple of years before Tones came out - and that EJ was completely unearthly. His technique was absolutely jaw-droppingly astounding, but what was really overwhelming was the beauty of his intonation and his tone. Maybe the best guitar tones I have ever heard. One of the all time greats, to say the least. But this 2023 EJ is a far cry from that, and it is kind of shocking how downright awful he is now. What's more shocking are all the comments about how great he is still doing. You guys are kidding yourselves. Seriously. He has sounded terrible for at least 10 years.

[@steveburchfield5576]

YOU MUST BE TONE DEAF OR MAYBE JUST DEAF😈

[@jamesspalten5977]

Why don't you load some of your great videos?

[@user-cg7dg7uv8f]

@@jamesspalten5977 - The butthurt fanboy has finally appeared. Fanboys don't like the truth

[@nigelsmith721]

That wasn't shit....

[@vedder10]

Wow tell us how you really feel.

[@cecilkeebler4254]

Shhhh...other folks are listening to the music

[@mikelundquist4596]

Wow... what a great comment. Keep 'em coming.

[@nigelsmith721]

@@cecilkeebler4254 happy for them.

[@nigelsmith721]

@@mikelundquist4596 will do

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Great tone. Too many arpeggios. Controversial...

[@jeffmcginnis8051]

Lacks the feel ... 🤷‍♂️

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Time for a new pair of ears.

[@owenbruce4120]

Lacks contiguity, A technical approach that even the band couldn't follow...the man is lost in angular wrote regurgitation

[@davidjames7778]

Sounds like some youngster practicing in his bedroom.

[@terrypussypower]

You need to get out more, buddy!

[@gregperkins7723]

@@terrypussypower Really? If this is what "getting out" exposes one to, I'll stay in.

[@tapioarffman6571]

Blues is`t art it is feeling and that`s why i don`t like it.

[@betterthandeadohyea4500]

I didn't hear any blues just a guy trying to play the Blues.

[@marvinmartin3438]

Terrible. Just sayin

[@gregperkins7723]

I know right? If that's good, I am a rock star.

[@douglaswilkin4991]

Then by all means go listen to Clapton, Vaughan, Sheppard and their ilk. Nothing against the typical, cliched blues riffs but Johnson is exploring much more harmonically complex ideas here. Like Robben Ford, Larry Carlton and others, not for everyone. But "Terrible"....says more about you than Johnson.

[@owenbruce4120]

A technical approach that even the band couldn't follow...brown not blue

[@gregperkins7723]

@@owenbruce4120 You're right. The band looks troubled for sure like a "what the fuck did this guy smoke before coming out" look.

[@no59do56]

Reminds me of Eric Clapton with alittle Eric Johnson thrown in for good measure 👍🍑

[@Humbucker1103]

A tiny bit of stage presence would be nice! lol