Davey Johnstone
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Davey Johnstone |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | May 6, 1951(1951-05-06) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Davey Johnstone Biography
| Name | Davey Johnstone |
| Birthday | May 6 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Scotland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Kay Johnstone |
| Children(s) | Tam Johnstone, Juliet Johnstone, Jesse Johnstone, MORE |
Davey Johnstone is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on May 6, 1951 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish singer and guitarist who has performed in Elton John’s live group.
Both he and Elton John both draw heavy influences from the musician He and Elton John both draw heavy influence from musician Leon Russell..
Johnstone’s first work was with Noel Murphy in 1968, where he received his first album credit on the album Another Round. By 1969, Johnstone had secured regular work as a session musician, where he began to branch out and explore differing genres of music, and experiment with a variety of instruments. In 1970, when Lyell Tranter (one of the two guitarists in the acoustic British folk group Magna Carta) left the band, Johnstone took his place as a member. He recorded several albums with them beginning in 1970 on Seasons (1970), and continued to contribute to Songs from Wasties Orchard (1971) (named after the street where he lived in Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire), and a live album entitled In Concert.
Even while playing alongside other artists such as Stevie Nicks, Meat Loaf and Alice Cooper during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Johnstone was never very far from Elton’s projects and, following his reunion with original band mates Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray full-time for 1982’s “Jump Up” tour, has rarely been absent from an Elton John album track or tour.
The family resides with his family in Los Angeles.
Davey Johnstone Net Worth
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Davey Johnstone is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Davey Johnstone 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began to get regular sessions as a musician in the end of the 1960s.
He released an obscure solo album titled Smiling Face in 1973.
David William Logan “Davey” Johnstone (born 6 May 1951, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a rock guitarist and vocalist, noted for his collaboration with Elton John.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Davey Johnstone Dating?
According to our records, Davey Johnstone married to Kay Johnstone. As of December 1, 2023, Davey Johnstone’s is not dating anyone.
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In 1996, Johnstone released an instructional guitar video titled Davey Johnstone: Star Licks Master Sessions for Star Licks Productions, in which he plays a wide variety of John classics, joined by Billy Trudel on vocals and Bob Birch on bass.
Facts & Trivia
Davey Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Davey Johnstone celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.
On 10 June 2009, Johnstone played a landmark 2,000th show as a member of the Elton John Band at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland. He is currently serving as John’s musical director, in addition to his guitar work, playing along with Nigel Olsson and John Mahon; he also performed with Bob Birch before Birch’s death in August 2012.
Who plays lead guitar for Elton John?
Guitarist Davey Johnstone Looks Back on His Five-Decade Odyssey With Elton John.
Who was in Elton John's original band?
Elton John Band
Members| Elton John Nigel Olsson Davey Johnstone Ray Cooper
Past members| Dee Murray
How old is Davey Johnstone?
71 years (May 6, 1951)
Who are Elton Johns drummers?
Nigel Olsson (born 10 February 1949) is an English rock drummer and singer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John.
Did Kiki Dee like Elton John?
72 year old Kiki Dee is one of Elton John’s longest and greatest friends. Kiki is well known for her iconic duet with Elton John on the hit song ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’.