Robert A. Johnson (born in the 1950s) is a rock, pop, and blues guitarist based in Memphis, Tennessee who is best known for his work in the late 1970s.
Early in his career Johnson played in bands with Jack Holder and Greg Reding, who later became members of Black Oak Arkansas.
Johnson's technical playing skill became well respected by other musicians, and at the age of 23 he was auditioned by The Rolling Stones as a possible replacement for Mick Taylor.
In 1978, with his own backing band the Bell Heirs, featuring Dave Cochran on bass and Blair Cunningham on drums, Johnson cut an album entitled Close Personal Friend for Infinity Records.
In 2008, Close Personal Friend, was re-released on CD with additional bonus tracks.