BIO
Question & Answer with Dennis Johnson
WHY SLIDE GUITAR?
Slide guitar is one of the most expressive forms of music that I have ever heard. There are tones you can play with the slide that you cannot get playing otherwise.
WHAT DREW YOU TO THE MUSIC OF THE 1930s AND 1940s?
An amazing variety of music in those decades. Blues, country, ragtime, jazz, the list goes on and on. So much creative music that people still love today.
WHO ARE YOUR INFLUENCES?
So many ...but Robert Johnson stands out for slide guitar. There was an immediate connection when I heard those recordings of Robert Johnson. The intricate slide guitar slide work, phrasing, and haunting vocals were as impressive as any music that I ever heard. Its like jazz. You really have to listen to whats going on.
WHAT ABOUT THE NEW CD "SLIDE SHOW"?
I am really happy with this album. The musicians played great in the studio. Its a showcase for slide guitar over different styles of music. Its very upbeat music. I think people will love it.