John Jorgensen : Guitar

Joy is to see John Jorgensen on stage with Davey Johnstone. There's no doubt about that John enjoys what he does. And those two together gives a little extra.

John Jorgensen is not only a recognized musician within Elton Johns band, he's been a very successful guitarist in bands like Desert Rose and Hellecasters. He's a not a typical guitarist but a supreme one of the kind, especially in the world of country and bluegrass he has set his mark. He has won the award for " Best Guitarist " from the Academy Of Country Music not once but THREE times !!

In 1990 he left The Desert Rose band to pursue a solo career. But he took two detours. The first one came after a one night performance with the guitarists Will Ray and Jerry Donahue, who recruited him to be in the Hellecasters, a group which lasted for 10 years. Also called the Three tenors of Guitars, their trio album was nominated for a Grammy for best guitar album of the year and best country album. ( 1993 )

The second detour was a phone call from Elton who wanted him to join the EJ band on world tour for 18 months. Elton needed a guitarist who also could deliver background vocals. John agreed and the 18 months became 6 years.

After 6 years with Elton he thought it was about time to move on with his solo career. In 1999 he released his first solo album " Emotional Savant "

 

Elton John : John Jorgenson's guitar work is "brilliant, fucking brilliant!"