Jeff Watson (guitarist)

Jeffrey Victor Watson (born November 5, 1956 in Sacramento, California) is an American guitarist originally known as one of the founding members and lead guitarist of the 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]

Jeff Watson
Watson in a 1993 celebrity rock and roll auctionHouston, Texas
Watson in a 1993 celebrity rock and roll auction
Houston, Texas
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Victor Watson
Born (1956-11-05) November 5, 1956
Sacramento, California, U.S.
GenresRock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Instrumental rock
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals
Years active1982–present
Websitewww.jeffwatson.com

He appeared as a special guest on Douglas Docker's Docker's Guild project. Watson 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 Jeff was part of Dennis DeYoung's travelling band.

Discography

Solo albums

with Night Ranger

with 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 One song on Metal Disney - "I See the Light"

Instructional

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

References
  1. Roberts, Dave. "Ax Facts & Stats - Jeff Watson". Guitarsite. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019.
  2. Wardlaw, Matt (28 March 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 29 April 2021.

Further reading


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