Gerald Johnson

Sincere thanks to Chris Jisi at Guitar World for this article about the process behind a really fun tune with the Steve Miller Band back in the day.

“I borrowed that lick from Willie Weeks. By the time we hit my hometown, I had the entire solo under my fingers”: How Gerald Johnson’s twisting bassline culminated in a full-on solo – a rarity for a 1973 rock track Texas rock icon Steve Miller featured his left-handed bassist on the third of four singles from his now-classic album

Here’s a nice Spotify playlist called “Gerald Johnson on the Bass” that highlights recordings with Steve Miller Band, Dave Mason, The Pointer Sisters, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and a whole lot more.
📸Kim Smith Miller

We are all very excited about Gerald's record being available this Friday. In anticipation, we created a Spotify Playlist called "Gerald Johnson on the Bass" that highlights some of the great songs we know and love with Gerald playing bass. See the link in the comments to listen. (Photo: Kim Smith-Miller)

PS: You can also Pre-Save Gerald's new record on Spotify now. See the comments section for a link to that as well.

PNW friends, catch Miss Sydney & The Downtown Saints tonight at the Salish Sea Boathouse Taproom.

We will be playing outside from 6-9pm.

Rest In Peace Dave