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

Night Ranger

Mother's Army

Guest appearances

YearArtistAlbum
1987Tony MacAlpineMaximum Security
1989Guitar's Practicing MusiciansCompilation
1991Steve MorseSouthern Steel
1993Chris IsaakSan Francisco Days
1995Chris IsaakForever Blue
2002Steve WolvertonGuitar Farm
2003Michael Schenker GroupArachnophobiac
2004Eric MartinDestroy All Monsters
2012Docker's GuildThe Mystic Technocracy – Season 1: The Age of Ignorance
2016D-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.

Further reading

  • Larson, Randall D. (July 14, 2006). . Mania. Archived from on June 3, 2011.

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