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WILL JOHNS: BIOGRAPHY

Accomplished British Blues artist Will Johns masterfully captures a passionate blend of classic and modern Blues Rock in the studio and Live on stage.
The musical legacy of his family includes one of the most famous Love stories in Rock ‘n’ Roll History
 
He is the son of producer Andy Johns (Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin) and actress/model Paula Boyd. The nephew of celebrated Producer Glyn Johns (The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton).
Will’s aunt Pattie Boyd was famously married to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton inspiring some of their best-known hits.
 

As a teenager Will began playing the guitar with encouragement from his Uncle Eric. Will tells the story: “Eric put me on the path by teaching me the opening chords of “Crossroads” when I asked for the next part he said the rest was up to me to figure out.. It was a great lesson in encouragement and gave me the confidence that I draw on to this day.”

He studied Performing Arts in Oxford and there he formed his first band Cloud 9, inspired by his late uncle George Harrison‘s 1987 album.

While playing live shows in ‘90’s London, Will quickly became a sought after session player including working with bands Joshua James, Hot Milk and GLYDA (with Jesse Wood) and working with the late producer Jonas Bruce,  son of Jack Bruce. He also re opened the famous Crawdaddy Club at its original location in Richmond hosting weekly Jam sessions.
 
He has released five dynamic solo albums.
His most recent in 2023 “Yin & Yang”.
His 2021 album “BLUESDADDY” earned him a #1 in The Roots Music Review Chart.
He has been nominated for ‘Best Original Blues Song’ by the British Blues Awards for three consecutive years.
 
Touring as a solo artist Will has become a favorite among festival goers, entrancing audiences worldwide with his powerful vocals and deep bluesy guitar work.
Will has played internationally, headlining festivals in India and Guatemala. His work has taken him across Europe touring the  Czech Republic, Belgium, Holland and Germany, performing to sold-out venues.
His adventures have taken him to Russia on five occasions to perform at The Central House of Artists in Moscow, north to St Petersburg and south to Koktebel. Will also performed a very special show at a maximum-security prison for female offenders, one of the only Western musicians to ever have done so.
 
For the last few years Will has also been the lead performer of the legacy show The Cream of Clapton Band (formerly The Music of Cream and Sons of Cream) which has been personally endorsed by his Uncle Eric. Playing the parts of Eric along with Clapton band members including special guests bassist Nathan East and drummer Steve Ferrone, he has toured the USA, Canada and Europe.
 
During his storied career Will has performed alongside many more renowned musicians including Uncle Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor, Bill Wyman, Nile Rodgers, Robben Ford, Glenn Hughes, Roger Waters, Dennis Chambers, Greg Phillenganes, Sonny Emery, Gregg Bissonette, Shar White, Katie Kissoon, Kenny Jones and Steve Gadd.
 
Particular highlights include his performance of Cream’s classic “White Room” with Mick Taylor at the commemorative concert “An Evening for Jack” Bruce at Shepard’s Bush Empire in 2017, as well as performing “Crossroads” alongside Uncle Eric at the 2020 Ginger Baker Memorial Concert.
 
In 2023 and 2024 Will toured Florida in support of his most recent album “Yin & Yang” establishing himself as a new favorite on the state’s well-known blues scene. He will return in January and April of 2025.
 
Currently Will is in the studio working on his upcoming sixth solo album.

 

MEDIA

“If Clapton is God, Will Johns is definitely a worthy successor to the blues holy trinity.” 

photogroupie.com

“Will Johns is pure soul on guitar and vocals.”  

bestclassicbands.com

“A blend of fiery vocals and guitar wizardry, his compositions and performances consist of blistering authentic roots.

blues.gr

“Look at this list of great British guitar players: Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Mark Knopfler. You can now add another name to this list –  that name is Will Johns.” 

Richard Newman

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