Danny Johnson

Danny Johnson

Biography

Danny Johnson has toured with Rod Stewart, Rick Derringer, Van Halen and recorded with artists Alice Cooper, drummer Carmine Appice and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks among others. He has also written songs for, and played guitar on several movie soundtracks, among them Gremlins II and the smash hit Wayne’s World. His unique combination of blues, rock and roots (which he has termed “psychedelic swamp rock”) has garnered praise from such established publications as Rolling Stone and Guitar World. His current solo effort Over Cloud Nine showcases Danny's vocal talents as well as his instrumental prowess, and delves even deeper into his Louisiana roots. For a complete discography, check out this section of the website.

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Danny Johnson - Over Cloud 9

Cloud 9 Album

Solo release from our lead guitarist Danny Johnson. 16 tunes including an excellent version of "House of The Rising Sun", and "Higher Power" that is occasionally performed with John Kay & Steppenwolf. Fan favorites include "Boot State" and "Tribal Stomp". This reissue version (2004) Contains 2 bonus tracks, "Biloxi Flattop" and "Models, Inc". Original version (2002) also available.

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Track List

  1. Backstreet Cabaret
  2. Boot State
  3. Sweet Sinamine
  4. The Stuff
  5. House Of The Rising Sun
  6. The Heroes Song
  7. Over Cloud Nine
  8. Higher Power
  9. Up And Down
  10. Dandylion
  11. Idle Days Drive
  12. Cry Wolf
  13. Tribal Stomp
  14. Sundance
  15. Biloxi Flattop
  16. Models, Inc

Danny Johnson - Previous Recordings

ARTIST ALBUM YEAR RECORD COMPANY
Rick Derringer Derringer 1975 CBS Records
Rick Derringer Sweet Evil 1976 CBS Records
Rick Derringer Live 1977 CBS Records
Axis Circus World 1978 RCA Records
Carmine Appice Carmine Appice 1981 Riva Records
Rod Stewart Tonight I'm Yours 1982 Warner Brothers
Alice Cooper Special Forces 1982 Warner Brothers
Phil Seymour Phil Seymour 1983 Casa Blanca
Danny Johnson Danny Johnson 1984 Lip Stick Records
Billy Burnette Try Me 1985 Curb Records
Alcatraz Dangerous Games 1986 Capitol Records
Private Life Shadows 1988 Warner Brothers
Private Life Private Life 1989 Warner Brothers
Peter Beckett Peter Beckett 1990 Curb Records
Wayne's World Soundtrack 1991 Warner Brothers
Danny Tate Christmas Album 1994 Virgin Records
Graham Bonnet Graham Bonnet 1995 Sonic Image Records
John Kay & Steppenwolf Feed The Fire 1996 Winter Harvest Records
Danny Johnson Grih Grih Thing 1997 Who Doo Records
John Kay Heretics & Privateers 2001 Cannonball Records
Danny Johnson Over Cloud Nine 2002 Rainman Records