I remember seeing this guys one man shows in the pubs and clubs of telford back in the late 90's. Always a good show, great singer too and a generally pretty cool dude.
I still have the cd from the magazine somewhere! I must have listened to this track a thousand times while at work in 98! I would say it had a big influence in my playing ;)
Thanks, Jason - it was "Guitarist" magazine's Guitarist of the Year competition. It was run in '91, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99 and 2000. I don't think it continued after that but I could be wrong. I entered every year from '93-'98. I made the final in '93, '94, '95 & obviously when I won it in '98. Previous winners were not allowed to re-enter. Which is just as well because Guthrie Govan won in '93!
@@SimonCLees nice one man.. I used to by guitar magazines and Guthrie Govan did some tabs and riffs etc.. So I know what you mean about him, mega player.. Saying that, you're a great player, surprises me people like yourself and a lot of great local bands never seem to be getting the record contracts etc and recognition you deserve..
@@jasond626 hey, man I worked out a little while ago - you don't necessarily become successful by being good. You've just gotta get people to like what you do. I think Lady Gaga worked this out early on. She is one hell of an artist& musician but she knew the only way to get noticed was to behave oddly and wear clothes made from meat!
@@SimonCLees think you are right man.. She can now ditch the meat dress.. People see her.. She was good on that film and Bradley Cooper (he played the guitar himself and sung).
Our Si, dude, how many times you I have to watch yer sorry ass? Always impress me brother. Simply brilliant. And of this is an old one but it puts me there in the audience. Which is always cool my friend.
@@SimonCLees Not for me. (Still.) Just been watching another RUclips video which was fine. Clicked on your comment, then on the link to the clip, and still complete silence. Weird!
I remember seeing this guys one man shows in the pubs and clubs of telford back in the late 90's. Always a good show, great singer too and a generally pretty cool dude.
Thanks, Damien!
I saw simon a few time when he joined welsh rockers BUDGIE an he was amazing - very talented guitarist 🎸
I still have the cd from the magazine somewhere! I must have listened to this track a thousand times while at work in 98! I would say it had a big influence in my playing ;)
That's awesome, mate! Thanks for letting me know.
Brilliant!
Kevin F. Thanks Kevin!
Marvelous. ;◎)
Cheers! That was a great day.
Nice one man.. Didn't realise.. Which award was this with. (guitar mag etc)?
Thanks, Jason - it was "Guitarist" magazine's Guitarist of the Year competition. It was run in '91, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99 and 2000. I don't think it continued after that but I could be wrong. I entered every year from '93-'98. I made the final in '93, '94, '95 & obviously when I won it in '98. Previous winners were not allowed to re-enter. Which is just as well because Guthrie Govan won in '93!
@@SimonCLees nice one man.. I used to by guitar magazines and Guthrie Govan did some tabs and riffs etc.. So I know what you mean about him, mega player.. Saying that, you're a great player, surprises me people like yourself and a lot of great local bands never seem to be getting the record contracts etc and recognition you deserve..
@@jasond626 hey, man I worked out a little while ago - you don't necessarily become successful by being good. You've just gotta get people to like what you do. I think Lady Gaga worked this out early on. She is one hell of an artist& musician but she knew the only way to get noticed was to behave oddly and wear clothes made from meat!
@@SimonCLees think you are right man.. She can now ditch the meat dress.. People see her.. She was good on that film and Bradley Cooper (he played the guitar himself and sung).
Our Si, dude, how many times you I have to watch yer sorry ass? Always impress me brother. Simply brilliant. And of this is an old one but it puts me there in the audience.
Which is always cool my friend.
Crap I remember this....my 19yo self was in the audience.
Erm... I have no sound for this. Just checked and other RUclips videos are OK. Rather frustrating.
Thanks for the comment, just checked on my phone -
Sound is working.
@@SimonCLees Not for me. (Still.) Just been watching another RUclips video which was fine. Clicked on your comment, then on the link to the clip, and still complete silence. Weird!
6 attempts!? The judges must of been havin pay off's lol