Jeff Watson | |
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Watson in a 1993 celebrity rock and roll auction
Houston, Texas |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jeffrey Victor Watson |
Born |
Sacramento, California, U.S. |
November 5, 1956
Genres | Rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Instrumental rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Engineer |
Instruments | Guitar, Bass, Piano |
Years active | 1982–present |
Associated acts | Night Ranger, Mother's Army, The Jeff Watson Band, Dennis DeYoung |
Website | www.jeffwatson.com |
Jeff Watson (born November 5, 1956 in Sacramento, California) is an American guitarist originally known as one of the founding members and lead guitarist of the band Night Ranger, in which he has played as co-guitarist with guitarist Brad Gillis. He has also released solo albums. In 2007, he left the band to pursue more challenging opportunities and Reb Beach replaced him on tour. During 2009 Jeff was part of Dennis DeYoung's travelling band.
In 1986, Jeff released an instructional guitar video titled Jeff Watson: Star Licks Master Series, for Star Licks Productions.