Richard Leo Johnson
Richard Leo Johnson is a self-taught guitarist whose unorthodox acoustic style is reminiscent of the late Michael Hedges. While he is often placed in the new age camp, his sonic and rhythmic whirlwinds are often far more intense than that term implies. He claims Leo Kottke, John McLaughlin, and Pete Townshend as influences. Some will also detect strong hints of Larry Coryell, Ralph Towner, and Pat Metheny.
Born and raised in Arkansas and residing in Georgia, Johnson was quite successful as an architectural photographer before becoming a musician. His debut recording, Fingertip Ship, was released in 1999 on Blue Note Records. Language, also on Blue Note, appeared in 2000. Johnson's next three albums were released on Cuneiform Records, Poetry of Appliance in 2004 followed by Legend of Vernon McAlister in 2006 and Who Knew Charlie Shoe? in 2007.
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Discography
6 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Duval Rey: Same Place New Day / Roscoe Houndstooth: Listen to the Sky
Classical - Released by Richard Leo Johnson on Aug 16, 2015
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The Legend of Vernon McAlister
Rock - Released by Cuneiform Records on Jan 1, 2006
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Who Knew Charlie Shoe?
Richard Leo Johnson, Gregg Bendian
Rock - Released by Cuneiform Records on Oct 9, 2007
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The Sleeping Porch
Folk - Released by Cuneiform Records on Oct 18, 2019
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