Smashing Interviews Magazine

Compelling People — Interesting Lives

Alice Cooper Archive

Friday

11

February 2022

2

COMMENTS

Davey Johnstone Interview: New Album, Elton John and John Lennon

Written by , Posted in Interviews Musicians

Davey Johnstone

Davey Johnstone is best known for his longtime collaboration with Elton John. Their association began when producer Gus Dudgeon asked the British rock guitarist and vocalist to play on John’s 1971 album, Madman Across the Water, after which he was invited to join the band as a full member. Previously, the Elton John band consisted of John himself, bassist Dee Murray and drummer Nigel Olsson. Johnstone has also collaborated with Alice Cooper, Eric Carmen, Rick Astley, Kiki Dee, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks, just to name a few.

Read more on Davey Johnstone Interview: New Album, Elton John and John Lennon…