I started playing guitar at 18. When my
Father brought home a cheap Sears Guitar, I got my hands on it and could not let go. By
age 19, I was playing professionally in combos, three piece bands, and four piece bands. I
played full time professional for 8 years, no day job. I played part time professional for
12 more years. For 20 years, I was totally devoted to music.
I played the Country Honky Tonks with some
pretty good bands. Lead Guitar and Bass, were my instruments, mostly Lead Guitar. We
played Country and Rock. I ran my own trio, Guitar, Bass, Drums, and I sang. Then I did
solo gigs, me and a drum machine. Later I did solo finger style Guitar, in fine dinning
restaurants.
Though I have recorded my music since I was
about 22 years old, and I recorded other bands for money, I started recording myself
seriously when I got a computer program that permitted Digital Recordings.
I Recorded in Nashville as a vocalists, but
never made it big, so I decided to do what I do best, which is play Guitar and Dobro.
While I was in Nashville, a long time ago, I seen and heard Uncle Josh Graves Play Slide
Dobro as backup for Mac Wiseman. I then taught myself to play Square Neck, Slide Dobro. I
do love the Resonator Guitar, the Dobro.
I listened to and seen the greatest of
Guitar Players in my life time, seeing many of the Greats in person. I learned from all
types of guitarists, for I was never confined to one type of music. I listened to Country,
BeBop Jazz, Blues, New Age, and Experimental Guitarists, loving them all.
My music has the influences of many Genres,
and Guitar players, but I imitate no one. My Guitar Playing is my Guitar Playing. I hope
you enjoy my Recordings.
I'm also a Writer, as well as a Musician. I
wrote radio advertising and public relations as a professional. I also write essays,
poetry, and short stories.
Robert Lee Johnson
