 Blues/Rock Guitarist, Jay Jesse Johnson was born in rural Indiana and started playing guitar at the age of ten. He was playing bars and night clubs in the Midwest American heartland by the time he was 13 years old, performing blues-based rock, influenced by the music of the 60s and early 70s. The music he writes and performs is a testament to the loud and gritty sound that has inspired his own style of classic rock and blues. Jay was the guitarist in the East coast band "Cryer" and was the guitarist on the "Arc Angel" (CBS/Portrait) album. You can also find him with friends, Charlie Huhn (Ted Nugent, Foghat) as well as Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway, original drummer and bassist for Alice Cooper, on the "Deadringer" (Grudge/BMG) album. JAY JESSE JOHNSON'S first solo album "STRANGE IMAGINATION" released in 2006, features Jay on guitar and vocals, B J Zampa ( Dokken, House of Lords) on drums and bassist Ed Corvo. Grooveyard Records says; "For those who like Hendrix, Trower and Marino inspired playing, this cd delivers". In 2008, Jay Jesse Johnson released his second cd "I'VE GOT AN AX TO GRIND". This collection of songs pushes the limits of the blues/rock genre with a whole lot of loud guitar and over 60 minutes of classic blues and rock riffage. It also features guest appearances by Charlie Huhn (Foghat, Gary Moore), Matt Zeiner (Dickie Betts), B J Zampa (Dokken), Steve Shore (Cryer) and Ed Corvo (Michael Cleary band) who add to the voodoo. The latest album "PLAY THAT DAMN GUITAR" has been hailed by critics as "one of the best blues, rock guitar cd's released to date." "PLAY THAT DAMN GUITAR" features Johnson's intense guitar riffage accompanied by long time friends, bassist, Steve Shore and drummer, Joey Aparo. All cd's are available at cdbaby, iTunes, Grooveyard Records, Guitar Nine Records and a host of other music retail outlets. Look for JAY JESSE JOHNSON on tour, coming to a town near you...";.. |
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