Johnny “Guitar” Watson
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About
Johnny “Guitar” Watson (1935–1996) was a hugely influential American musician whose career spanned over 40 years, evolving from 1950s electric blues to 1970s funk and soul. A flamboyant showman known for his gold teeth and sharp suits, he is often cited as a pioneer of the electric guitar. Musical Legacy and Innovations "Space Guitar" (1954): This seminal instrumental track showcased his innovative use of reverb and distortion, techniques that were years ahead of their time and later influenced artists like Jimi Hendrix.
Top Tracks
Three Hours Past Midnight (Take 2)
Best Of The Modern YearsYou Can Stay But The Noise Must Go
Lone RangerI've Got A Right To Love My Baby
Blues KingpinsI Say I Love You
16 Super HitsYou’re The Sweetest Thing I’ve Ever Had
ListenIf I Had The Power
ListenYou Bring Love
ListenThat's The Chance You've Got To Take
Let's Live It UpI Get A Feeling
Lone RangerGangster Of Love
Gangster Of Love
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Discography
Posin' - More Singles 1959 - 1962
Album2020Blues Masters, Volume 2
Album2012Johnny Guitar Watson
Album2012Space Guitar Master: The 1952 - 1960 Recordings
Album2011The Original Gangster of Love 1953-1959
Album2011Untouchable! The Classic 1959-1966 Recordings
Album2007A Proper Introduction To Johnny Guitar Watson - Space Guitar
Album2006Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Johnny Guitar Watson 1952-1955
Album2006Best of the Funk Years
Album2006The Best of the Modern Years
Album2005
