Any Info on Steeler Mike Johnson?

GaryHoetker · Post by **GaryHoetker** » 24 Sep 2001 6:10 am

Mike played at Buck's Crystal Palace last Saturday night backing Rick Reno Stevens who launched his fabulous new CD on Broken Bow Records. Mike is a terrific player and has a great stage presence. By the way, Buck has lost alot of weight and seems to be re-energized.

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 24 Sep 2001 8:27 am

I don't know Mike personally but have admired his playing for many years. He is a top tier pro. In my opinion, his creativity, execution, and tone are in the same category as Buddy Emmons, Paul Franklin, Tommy White, and a selected FEW others. He was seen on several of the earlier TNN music shows ('You Can be a Star' -- possibly others) and was in Bill Anderson's band -- preceeding Donna Hammitt.

Last time I saw him play, he was sportin' a 10x10 Emmons and played like buttah. A truly accomplished musician.

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Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 24 Sep 2001 9:37 am

Mike used to play for Mel Street in his heyday. I saw him last year playing behind The Geezinslaw Bros. Larry

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 24 Sep 2001 3:41 pm

I also think he played in the studio for Brad Paisley.

Tim

Peter Dollard · Post by **Peter Dollard** » 3 Oct 2001 3:15 pm

If his performance on both Paisley cds doesn't get him to the "A" level of studio players there is no justice. He just plays so sweet and hot and tasteful...Pete

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 3 Oct 2001 4:09 pm

I've known him since he first moved to Nashville (we even baby sat for him some). He's a great guy and a truly hot player. He's been quietly working on lots of masters over the last 10 or so years and folks are now starting to appreciate what he can do. There's a lot more than we've heard so far though.