Jeff Watson (guitarist)

Jeff Watson
Watson in 1993
Watson in 1993
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Victor Watson
Born (1956-11-05) November 5, 1956 (age 68)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
GenresRock, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1982–present
Websitejeffwatson.com

Jeffrey Victor Watson (born November 5, 1956) is an American guitarist originally known as one of the founding members and lead guitarist of the hard rock band Night Ranger, in which he has played as co-guitarist with guitarist Brad Gillis. Watson developed his signature eight-fingered tapping technique during his time in the band.[1][2]

Watson appeared as a special guest on Douglas Docker's Docker's Guild project. He has also released solo albums. In 2007, he was fired by the three other members of Night Ranger through a letter from their attorney. During 2009, he was part of Dennis DeYoung's travelling band.

Discography

Solo albums

Night Ranger

Mother's Army

Guest appearances

Year Artist Album
1987 Tony MacAlpine Maximum Security
1989 Guitar's Practicing Musicians Compilation
1991 Steve Morse Southern Steel
1993 Chris Isaak San Francisco Days
1995 Chris Isaak Forever Blue
2002 Steve Wolverton Guitar Farm
2003 Michael Schenker Group Arachnophobiac
2004 Eric Martin Destroy All Monsters
2012 Docker's Guild The Mystic Technocracy – Season 1: The Age of Ignorance
2016 D-Metal Stars Metal Disney – track "I See the Light"

Instructional

In 1986, Watson released an instructional guitar video titled Jeff Watson: Star Licks Master Series for Star Licks Productions.

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Dave (June 26, 2013). "Ax Facts & Stats – Jeff Watson". Guitarsite. Archived from the original on September 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Wardlaw, Matt (March 28, 2015). "Former Night Ranger Guitarist Jeff Watson Talks New Music + Upcoming 'Randy Rhoads Remembered' Tour". Ultimate Classic Rock.
  3. ^ "Jeff Watson "Lone Ranger"". Guitar Nine. Retrieved April 29, 2021.

Further reading


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