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My Take
I have a deep soft spot for sidemen like Davey Johnstone. Born in Edinburgh in 1951, this Scottish guitarist spent roughly half a century inside Elton John's band, and that longevity tells you everything about his craft and temperament. He is not just a guitarist either; the banjo and mandolin in his arsenal added texture to songs most of us know by heart. Players like him rarely chase the spotlight, yet the records would sound thinner without them. To me, Johnstone embodies the quiet, durable artistry that holds great pop music together from behind the curtain.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Davey Johnstone
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィー・ジョンストン
- Reading
- でいゔぃー・じょんすとん
- Born
- May 6, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / banjoist / mandolinist / rock guitarist / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Forrester High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.daveyjohnstone.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davey%20Johnstone
Frequently asked questions
When was Davey Johnstone born?
Born May 6, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Davey Johnstone from?
Davey Johnstone is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Davey Johnstone do?
Davey Johnstone works as singer, banjoist, mandolinist, rock guitarist, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.