Jeffrey Victor Watson (born November 5, 1956) is an American guitarist originally known as one of the founding members and lead guitarist of the hard rock band Night Ranger, in which he has played as co-guitarist with guitarist Brad Gillis. Watson developed his signature eight-fingered tapping technique during his time in the band.
Watson appeared as a special guest on Douglas Docker's Docker's Guild project. He has also released solo albums. In 2007, he was fired by the three other members of Night Ranger through a letter from their attorney. During 2009, he was part of Dennis DeYoung's travelling band.
Discography Solo albums Lone Ranger (1992) Around the Sun (1993)
Night Ranger Dawn Patrol (1982) Midnight Madness (1983) 7 Wishes (1985) Big Life (1987) Man in Motion (1988) Neverland (1997) Seven (1998) Hole in the Sun (2007)
Mother's Army Mother's Army (1993) Planet Earth (1997) Fire on the Moon (1998)
Guest appearances YearArtistAlbum1987Tony MacAlpineMaximum Security1989Guitar's Practicing MusiciansCompilation1991Steve MorseSouthern Steel1993Chris IsaakSan Francisco Days1995Chris IsaakForever Blue2002Steve WolvertonGuitar Farm2003Michael Schenker GroupArachnophobiac2004Eric MartinDestroy All Monsters2012Docker's GuildThe Mystic Technocracy – Season 1: The Age of Ignorance2016D-Metal StarsMetal Disney – track "I See the Light"
Instructional In 1986, Watson released an instructional guitar video titled Jeff Watson: Star Licks Master Series for Star Licks Productions.
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