037 - Vic Johnson

036 - Vic Johnson

The latest episode of “Have Guitar Will Travel” features host James Patrick Regan speaking with Vic Johnson, guitarist with the Busboys, Dr Dre, and with Sammy Hagar and the Circle. In their conversation they cover:
  • Working with Dr Dre
  • Growing up in Security, Colorado and the music scene there
  • The move to L.A. and cutting his teeth early on, before having a gig
  • Landing the gig with the Busboys, working and hanging out with Eddie Murphy
  • His gear during the Busboys years, including one of the first Charvel guitars
  • Getting the call from Sammy Hagar to come and audition
  • Meeting Eddie Van Halen
  • Playing with many of the special guests while he’s been in Sammy’s band
  • His current guitar collection
  • And his pastimes during Covid



You can find out more about Vic at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker website: http://www.redrocker.com
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