Born Raymond Ronal d Jones in 1939 Wizz began his musical career at the age of 19 leading a Country and Skiffle band in his home town of Croydon. Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy Rambling Jack Elliot Alexis Korner and Ewan MacColl Wizz learnt his craft in the coffee bars around London's Soho from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry. Interviewed by Martin Carthy.
A professional guitarist since the age of 16 Big Jim got his first break as one of Marty Wilde's original Wildcats. Having given the odd guitar lesson to Ritchie Blackmore the immensely talented Jim soon found himself on the road backing US Rock & Roller Eddie Cochran on his ill fated tour of the UK.
An exceptional performer who excels in all styles of playing Clive is certainly one to watch having been described as 'The best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain' (Acoustic GuitarMagazine) and One of the Top 10 acoustic guitarists of all time' (Total Guitar Magazine) . Clive is a true guitar maestro.
One of folks great singer-songwriters Steve Tilston has been producing top quality albums since the early seventies. His extraordinary song writing ability and rich vocals have earned him many fans in the both the UK and the USA including celebrity fan Rod Stewart. With a career spanning over 30 years Steve has toured as a guitarist with John Renbourn Ship of Fools WAZ and even done a stint with the Ballet Rambert.
Renowned jazz guitarist composer and member of the legendary rock/jazz fusion group The Soft Machine John Etheridge is a force to be reckoned with an influential guitarist whose has played with the likes of John Williams Dizzie Gillespie Andy Summers and renowned violinist St''phane Grappelli. I never wanted to be a star just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge. - Sting (The Guardian 1981)
Born in 1948 Gordon Giltrap taught himself to play guitar at the age of 12. Receiving no formal training and influenced by the likes of folk luminaries Bert Jansch and John Renbourne Gordon created his own unique style which has since become his trademark. A unique British talent Gordon is an illustrious composer and guitarist whose music spans many musical genres.
Born in Middlesex in 1956 Mike spent his teen years honing his skills playing alongside his brothers in local rock bands. He became interested in the blues in his early twenties listening to a mixed bag which included UK blues artists Dave and Jo Ann Kelly Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner alongside the likes of their US counterparts Bo Diddley Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Mike soon discovered a passion for Chicago and Delta blues.
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