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Any Info on Steeler Mike Johnson?
Posted: 24 Sep 2001 6:10 am
by GaryHoetker
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.
Posted: 24 Sep 2001 8:27 am
by Larry Bell
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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Posted: 24 Sep 2001 9:37 am
by Larry Miller
Mike used to play for Mel Street in his heyday. I saw him last year playing behind The Geezinslaw Bros. Larry
Posted: 24 Sep 2001 3:41 pm
by Tim Harr
I also think he played in the studio for Brad Paisley.
Tim
Posted: 3 Oct 2001 3:15 pm
by Peter Dollard
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
Posted: 3 Oct 2001 4:09 pm
by Miguel e Smith
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.