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“Cat Stevens asked me to play on his recordings…it never got to the point where I felt like I could add as much as I wanted”: Eric Johnson reflects on his early session career with Carole King and Christopher Cross – and getting fired by Donald Fagen

While the Texas virtuoso loved session work, he preferred to take more time over his creations – and his experiences paved the way for him to become one of guitar’s all-time greats

Guitar World

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate resilience and disaster-response measures.

Texas Observer

“I got fired because I couldn’t get it”: Eric Johnson has written some of the greatest lead lines of all time – but once got sacked from a session because he couldn’t come up with anything

The Cliffs of Dover icon spent the early years of his career cutting his teeth on the session circuit – but says he had a few studio disasters along the way

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Jessica Simpson 'is a different person' after break-up

Jessica Simpson is "doing well" since her split from Eric Johnson.

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The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.

The Texas Tribune

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

“We were opening for Deep Purple, and Ritchie Blackmore got food poisoning and was in the hospital overnight”: How a support slot with Deep Purple and a last-minute guitarist replacement led to Eric Johnson meeting Christopher Cross

Johnson cut his teeth as a session player for the likes of Cat Stevens, Carole King, Steve Morse, and, of course, Christopher Cross

Guitar World

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Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes

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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune

'I'd totally jump on that': Jessica Simpson ready to start dating again

Jessica Simpson is ready to start dating again following the announcement of her split from husband Eric Johnson in January.

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Plans for flood warning system floundered before Hill Country floods, witnesses tell legislative flood committee

Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood warning system on the Guadalupe River.

The Texas Tribune

Is Jessica Simpson Still Married? Singer Hints at Split from Eric Johnson in New Song 'Fade'

Jessica Simpson has sparked speculation about a possible split from husband Eric Johnson after hinting at heartbreak in her new song 'Fade.' Fans are questioning if the lyrics signal trouble in their marriage.

International Business Times UK

GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.

The Texas Tribune

“Yes, Eric can certainly shred! But more important than his speed is his accuracy. Accuracy will always win the day over speed”: Joe Bonamassa shows you how to connect lead phrases like Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson's playing is inspiring but bamboozling. How does he sound so fluid? Well, Joe Bonamassa has some thoughts (and four examples) on how we can nail Johnson's style

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Can you keep up? 6 minor pentatonic licks that go FASTER!

Turbo-boost your pentatonic lead playing by learning from Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page and more

Guitar World

“I played the jam with Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. I was like, ‘Uh, yeah sure. I’ll come and play G3!’”: All That Remains’ Jason Richardson on surviving the ultimate virtuoso jam, despite fearing improv – and why theory is not 'law'

AntiFragile finds All That Remains dialing up the action with dual solos and some of the most ferocious metalcore you will hear this year. Here Richardson talks technique, tones and explains why dynamics are essential

Guitar World

“I first heard him play via a tear-out flexi-disc that was included in Guitar Player magazine back in 1986. I had never heard anything like that in my life!”: Joe Bonamassa on the influence of the great Eric Johnson

What’s so special about Eric Johnson? “The tone, the technique, everything!” says Joe Bonamassa, and in this video lesson he shows us what he’s taken from the Texan virtuoso

Guitar World

“It felt like a boot camp... It tested what we were made of”: Fresh off of Jared Dines' ‘instant band’ documentary, Musician Mansion, Chena is ready to introduce her intricate, highly melodic playing to the world

The Jackson and Strandberg fan, who takes inspiration from Marty Friedman, Eric Johnson, and others, keeps the work rate high as a solo artist and member of two bands

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“Very Painful To Watch”: Jessica Simpson’s Return To TV After 15 Years Goes Wrong

"I'm sorry, but I think she sounds horrible."

MusicRadar

“A half-million dollars of tone at your feet”: Nail the sound of a holy grail tube amp with a pedal you made yourself – JHS Pedals unveils the NOTADÜMBLË solderless DIY kit

Megabucks tube amp tones beloved by the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Carlos Santana in a stompbox you assemble yourself? No wonder the first batch sold out within a day

Guitar World

How to get better at guitar – 10 proven ways to improve your playing fast

These small details can separate an amateur-sounding guitarist from a professional one

The Conversation

Crime is nonpartisan and the blame game on crime in cities is wrong – on both sides

Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis in 2020, the U.S. has undergone a national reckoning over crime prevention and police reform.

Guitar World

“To be honest, I didn’t like Stevie’s tone as much in the heavy Dumble period. It sounded a little tight to me”: Ian Moore on jamming with the Stones, writing with Billy Gibbons, and discussing those SRV comparisons – with Stevie Ray Vaughan

The SRV disciple admits he confused people by moving from Texas blues to art rock, but believes his skills are only increasing, despite a neurological condition that means he can barely speak

The Guardian - US

New Orleans clergy abuse survivors say they’ve lost confidence in case’s judge

Comments come after it was revealed judge ignored DoJ recommendations against expelling survivors from panel

Evening Standard

Jessica Simpson reveals why she has been drinking 'snake sperm'

The singer said the ‘herbal’ concoction had been recommended to her and she only discovered the ingredients when she Googled them

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