Lone Ranger

Jeff Watson's first solo album after the breakup of Night Ranger, appeared on the Shrapnel label in 1992 under the clever title, Lone Ranger. The CD is an all-instrumental affair, save some scat singing provided by Sammy Hagar on the all-out rocker "Cement Shoes". Lone Ranger is pure guitar heaven as Watson lets loose, pouring pure energy, emotion, and power out of his guitar and onto the eleven tracks. Watson lets his guitar (and eight of his ten fingers) do all the talking on songs like "Mountain Cathedral" and "Osaka Rocka", which provide all the proof that Jeff's reputation as an astounding guitar player is well deserved. Providing six-string support are Night Ranger bandmate Brad Gillis, fusion monster Allan Holdsworth and good friend Steve Morse. Also featured are drummers Steve Smith, Carmine Appice and Spike, along with Sparky (lead goat) and Zeus (lead and rhythm dog).