Yogi Lonich, a multifaceted and exceptionally gifted artist, hailing from the vibrant state of California, has had a remarkable and illustrious career, marked by numerous collaborations with some of the most renowned and influential figures in the music industry, earning him a reputation as a skilled and versatile professional in his field.
Yogi, a highly sought-after session musician, has made significant contributions to various projects, collaborating with renowned artists such as Shakira, breakout sensation LP, and chart-topping electronic music icon Zedd.
In addition to his extensive session work, Yogi is also a proud member of Japanese superstar Koshi Inaba's touring band, bringing his exceptional skills to the stage for audiences worldwide.
Notably, Yogi has been an integral part of the platinum-selling band Fuel since 2009, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile musician.
Over the course of the past fourteen years, Yogi has held the esteemed position of lead guitarist and backup vocalist for the iconic and celebrated rock legend Chris Cornell, a renowned musician with a storied career spanning multiple decades.
Yogi, a seasoned musician with a storied past, has had the extraordinary privilege of performing alongside an impressive array of legendary artists, boasting a diverse and illustrious repertoire that includes the likes of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, the iconic Booker T. Jones, chart-topping pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield, the sultry and soulful Nikka Costa, the powerful and provocative Anastacia, the introspective and emotive Five For Fighting, the chart-busting pop sensation Daniel Powter, and the iconic and influential Meredith Brooks, among many others.
Yogi has had the esteemed privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most legendary and influential musicians in the history of popular music, including the illustrious Mitch Mitchell, renowned drummer and longtime collaborator of the iconic Jimi Hendrix, as well as Billy Cox, a legendary bassist and guitarist who played alongside Hendrix in the iconic rock band Band of Gypsys. This remarkable opportunity arose during the grand opening of the Jimi Hendrix exhibit at the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to Yogi's impressive credentials and his ability to perform alongside the best of the best in the music industry.
Throughout the extensive trajectory of his illustrious career, Yogi has had the esteemed privilege of sharing the stage with an array of legendary rock icons, including the venerated and enduring The Rolling Stones, the iconic and influential Robert Plant, the high-energy and crowd-pleasing Aerosmith, the hard-hitting and unapologetic AC/DC, the theatrical and bombastic KISS, the eclectic and genre-bending Lenny Kravitz, the innovative and boundary-pushing Linkin Park, and the heavy and intense Korn, thereby cementing his reputation as a highly skilled and in-demand musician.
