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Jeff Watson

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.

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Jeff Watson

Jeff Watson 101.1 KLOL celebrity Rock and Roll auction. Houston, Texas 1993.

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Name
Jeff Watson
Birth Name
Jeffrey Victor Watson
Born
5 November 1956
Birthplace
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Occupation
Musician, songwriter
Nationality
United States
Fields
rock music

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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.

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Jeff Watson (born 1956) is a guitarist and musician, of American nationality. The guitarist was born in Sacramento. The work spans rock music.

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