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Anthony Gomes, ‘Guitar World’ voted him among “The 30 Best Blues Guitarists in the World“. Anthony also toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1
With Anthony
Glenn Hughes, bassist and vocalist with Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Country Communion and Black Sabbath
Glenn‘s long list of collaborations includes work with Gary Moore, the KLF, John Norum, Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Men Project, Kings of Chaos, California Breed, The Dead Daisies, and Mötley Crüe.
Soren Andersen, is a renowned guitarist, producer, and songwriter who has worked extensively with Hughes, co-producing albums like “Resonate” and touring as his lead guitarist, bringing his unique, modern touch to Hughes’ classic rock sound. He’s known for his melodic playing and distinctive tones, earning praise from guitar legends like Joe Satriani.
Yngwie Malmsteen guitar virtuoso known for pioneering the neoclassical metal genre in the 1980s.
Master of the Stratocaster
Yngwie Malmsteen distinctive style combines the technical speed and precision of classical music with the power of rock. His career spans over 40 years with 22 studio albums, and he is widely recognised for his influence on generations of guitarists.
Imelda May has sung with many famous musicians, including Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood, Noel Gallagher, Van Morrison, Bono, Robert Plant, Ronnie Wood, Lou Reed etc.
Imelda – Irish Janis Joplin
Courtney Pine – British Jazz Legend
Courtney was one of the first black British jazz artists to gain mainstream success, especially after his debut album ‘Journey to the Urge Within‘, charted in 1986. He also founded the influential Jazz Warriors band in the 1980s.
Doug Aldrich is considered a legendary hard rock guitarist, known for his work with prominent bands like Whitesnake and Dio, and currently as a member of The Dead Daisies.
Dough also played with the Scorpions and Deep Purple
The current main vocalist for ‘The Dead Daisies’ is John Corabi, who rejoined the band in 2023. He previously held the position from 2015 to 2019.
Tommy Clufetos with The Dead Daisies in 2025. Tommy was the drummer for Ozzy Osbourne as well as the supergroup L.A. Rats.
Albert Lee is a legendary English guitarist celebrated for his exceptional fingerstyle technique. He worked with numerous iconic musicians: like Eric Clapton and Emmylou Harris, was a member of The Crickets post-Buddy Holly, and has a prolific solo career blending rock, country, and bluegrass. His virtuosity has earned him a Grammy Award and high praise from fellow musicians, who consider him a guitarist’s guitarist.
Early in his career Albert used Fender Telecaster extensively and was known as “Mr. Telecaster”. He started playing his Ernie Ball model guitar in the late 1980s after Music Man gave him a prototype.
Albert Lee is a multi-instrumentalist, though he is most famous for being an exceptionally skilled guitarist. He also plays the piano, an instrument he started on at a young age before switching to guitar and is known for his skill in both genres.
* Me with Albert (photo below)
Eric Bell is a Northern Irish legendary rock/blues guitarist, best known as a founding member and the original guitarist of Thin Lizzy.
After his time in Thin Lizzy, he briefly fronted his own group before joining the Noel Redding Band in the mid-1970s
Eric Bell, the original guitarist for Thin Lizzy, played the iconic lead guitar on their hit version of “Whiskey in the Jar” creating the memorable intro and solo that helped make the song a massive success in the early 1970s.
Leland Sklar is a legendary American bassist and session musician. He rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor’s backing band.
Sklar has recorded and toured with artists including: James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins, Toto, The Doors and Lyle Lovett. As a group member, session player, or touring musician, Sklar has appeared on over 2,000 albums, and contributed to many motion picture and television show soundtracks.
Since 2018, he has been the bassist for ‘The Immediate Family’, a group reuniting lifelong friends and most of his former bandmates from The Section.
With Sklar
Sophie Burrell is a guitar virtuoso and online phenomenon known for her powerful riffs, impeccable technique, and magnetic personality.
Sophie has achieved significant online success, with her content watched by tens of millions views across various social media platforms.
With Sophie Burrell
Joe Bonamassa is widely regarded as one of the greatest Blues/Rock guitarists. He has been named the top blues guitarist in ‘Guitar World‘ and ‘Guitar Player‘ for his technical skills and emotional playing style.
In 2019, ‘Guitar World‘ readers voted him the best blues guitarist, and a ‘Guitar Player‘ reader poll named him the top blues guitarist in the world. He has also earned three Grammy Award nominations.
Joe playing in Royal Albert Hall.
He played with Eric Clapton on numerous occasions and with B.B. King, Beth Hart, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Stephen Stills, Steve Winwood, Warren Haynes, Paul Rodgers, Derek Trucks, Foreigner, Blondie Chaplin, Joe Cocker, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Eric Johnson, Sam Moore, Jethro Tull, and various contemporary blues artists like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Joanna Connor, and Larry McCray…
Reese Wynans, a legendary blues and rock keyboardist who joined Bonamassa’s band in 2015. He is known for his work with Stevie Ray Vaughan. In 2015, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Double Trouble.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is widely considered one of the best blues guitarists, earning a reputation as a young prodigy who became a Grammy-nominated, award-winning artist known for his distinctive, powerful, and emotionally resonant playing style.
While his early work was often compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny quickly developed his own unique sound. His style is described as bold and ferocious, emphasising emotional depth and powerful delivery over pure technical speed. He has successfully blended traditional blues with rock, soul, and Americana, appealing to a broad audience. He has also collaborated with blues legends like B.B. King, Etta Baker, and Honeyboy Edwards.
Chris “Whipper” Layton the iconic drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, now is the drummer for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, creating a direct link between the two blues-rock legends, with Shepherd citing Vaughan.
Layton’s rhythmic powerhouse style, known from SRV‘s legendary sound, now drives Shepherd’s band, forming a strong connection to Vaughan’s legacy in modern blues.
Tom Newman, singer and guitarist for the 1960s psychedelic rock band July, which released a single album in 1968. After the band broke up, Newman became a successful music producer, most notably for his work with Mike Oldfield on Tubular Bells.
With Tom Newman in the legendary 100 Club in London before his concert.
I had an honour and a pleasure to work with Tom on two big music projects. First was ‘Tubular Bells’ in N. Ireland with some 800 kids in primary and secondary schools and colleges to bring two segregated communities together with music. Second was International Music Competition EGMA – to find a unique original song and artist.
Victor Wooten is a legendary bassist known for his innovative technique, achieved as a founding member of the band Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. He is a five-time Grammy winner and was named “Bassist of the Year” three times by Bass Player magazine. His reputation is built on a combination of his virtuosic playing style, including his up-thumb technique, and his extensive work as an educator and solo artist.
Victor rose to fame with the jazz fusion band Béla Fleck and the Flecktones in 1988, but he also performs as a solo artist and is a member of the trio SMV with Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Chick Corea and Bootsy Collins.
He is consistently ranked among the greatest bassists of all time. Wooten is famous for his innovative and technical playing style, which incorporates a unique “up-thumb” technique, funk-influenced grooves, and complex melodic phrasing.
With Victor
Billy Sheehan is a legendary American bass player known for his highly innovative “lead bass” style, which features techniques like two-handed tapping, chording, and controlled feedback.
Billy is a member of the rock band Mr. Big and has also played with Talas, David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, and The Winery Dogs. His unique approach has earned him the “Best Rock Bass Player” title five times in Guitar Player magazine’s reader polls.
Billy Sheehan plays his signature Yamaha ATTITUDE III bass
Eric Martin teamed up with Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey, and Paul Gilbert In 1988 to form a supergroup Mr. Big.
Mr. Big most massive hit was the power ballad “To Be with You”, which reached number one in multiple countries in 1992. Other hits include: “Addicted to That Rush”,”Just Take My Heart”,”Green-Tinted Sixties Mind”,”Wild World” (a Cat Stevens cover),”Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)”,”Shine”,”Take Cover”,”Alive and Kickin'” etc.
Paul Gilbert is a legendary American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist, best known as the co-founder of the band Mr. Big. His career is marked by his technical prowess, including blazing fast alternate picking and shredding techniques, which have earned him a reputation as one of the fastest guitarists in the world. Beyond Mr. Big, he has an extensive solo career, has released numerous solo albums.. Paul has won numerous awards, including Guitarist of the Year and Best Rock Album.
Will Wilde is a force to be reckoned with – A Phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match. His well known dynamic stage presence and masterful technique, earned him international acclaim as one of the World’s Top harmonica players. Will shared the stage with the likes of Taj Mahal and performed at many Blues Festivals in Britain and Internationally.
Will Wilde’s intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. “I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change people’s perception of it.” In fact Will has gone one step further and created his own signature “Wilde Tuned” harmonicas so he can play licks that weren’t possible before. “They enable me to hold my own with any blues rock guitarist”.
With Will
Curtis Stigers is a famous American jazz singer, songwriter, and saxophonist known for his crossover success in the early 1990s with hits like “I Wonder Why”. He achieved mainstream popularity through his debut album, which sold over 1.5 million copies, and by contributing to the best-selling The Bodyguard soundtrack with his cover of “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding”. Beyond his initial pop success, he has maintained a successful career as a critically acclaimed jazz artist, blending various genres like jazz, blues, and soul.
With Jacob Mreen. Not only is he a badass on the bass with Anthony Gomez, but he’s one of the nicest guys I know.
Hidè Takemoto, Japanese guitar virtuoso and Yamaha Music Ambassador in London.
With Hidè
Rob Halford is a legendary English Heavy Metal singer, best known as the lead vocalist for Judas Priest. He is celebrated for his powerful, operatic vocals, dynamic stage presence, and iconic leather-and-studs image, earning him the nickname the “Metal God”. With Judas Priest, he has released influential albums like British Steel and Screaming for Vengeance, and his career spans over five decades, solidifying his status as one of the greatest metal frontmen of all time.
Richie Faulkner is the current lead guitarist for Judas Priest and is widely considered a highly skilled and virtuosic player. He joined the band in 2011, replacing original member K.K. Downing, and is known for his technical ability, modern style, and respected place within the heavy metal genre.
Ginger Baker was a legendary English drummer, co-founder of the supergroup Cream, and considered one of rock’s first superstar drummers. Known for his distinctive style that blended jazz, rock, and African rhythms, he pioneered the use of extended drum solos and two bass drums in rock music. His other notable work includes playing with Blind Faith, Graham Bond Organisation, and collaborations with artists like Fela Kuti.
Sophie Lloyd is a brilliant British guitarist and composer known for her electrifying solos, blending metal, rock, and melodic styles.
Sophie gained initial fame through her YouTube channel with covers and original songs before becoming an internationally recognised musician.
She has toured as the lead guitarist for Machine Gun Kelly and previously for Within Temptation.
Annabelle Boissonnet began her musical journey with the rock band Jagged Joy in her hometown of Marseille, France, before moving to London to collaborate with a wider range of musicians.
With Annabelle
Jared James Nichols, American blues-rock guitarist known for his high-energy playing style and unique “pick-less” technique. He is widely praised by fellow musicians like Joe Bonamassa and Zakk Wylde as one of the best players of his generation.
James is a Gibson Guitar Ambassador. The Jared James Nichols “Blues Power” Les Paul Custom is the latest signature model from the Gibson.
Joe Bonamassa called him one of the best guitarists to emerge in the last 25 years. He has shared the stage with artists like ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Buddy Guy, and was listed on Music Radar’s 2016 Top Upcoming Guitarists list.
Richie Kotzen is widely regarded as a guitar legend for his virtuoso, blues-influenced rock style, and a career that includes stints with bands like Poison and Mr. Big, as well as a prolific solo career and projects like The Winery Dogs and Smith/Kotzen. This year, Richie and John 5 are co-headlining a U.S. tour.
Ritchie is known for his expressive playing and unique techniques, such as playing without a pick, he has influenced many guitarists worldwide.
Legendary American guitar maker Fender made in Japan Exclusive Richie Kotzen Stratocaster and Telecaster model guitars.
In 1999. Kotzen teamed up with Jazz Legends Stanley Clarke and Lenny White to form the fusion supergroup Vertu.
Mike Portnoy is a legendary drummer known for his technical skill and work with the progressive metal band Dream Theater, which he co-founded. He is also a member of other projects like Sons of Apollo and The Winery Dogs. He has won 32 awards from Modern Drummer magazine and was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame at age 37.
The Mustangs
Arsen Uran
Harry Brown, Trombonist, Composer, Music Arranger
DJ AG – ASHLEY GORDON – ONE MILLION followers on TikTok
Gary Crosby, British Jazz Double Bassist, Composer, Music Arranger
Zara McFarlane, Award-winning jazz vocalist
Mike VIitti, visionary Content Creator, Programme Maker, Broadcast Consultant, Producer, Writer, Broadcaster, Re-Mixer, DJ, Radio Presenter.
Alen Brentini
Legendary AC/DC performed two sold-out concerts at Wembley Stadium in London on July 3 and July 7, 2024, as part of their “PWR UP” European Tour. The shows were attended by an estimated 80,000 to 90,000 fans each night.
The band performed a 21 song setlist of hits spanning their 50-year career, including “Thunderstruck,” “Highway to Hell,” and “T.N.T.”.
The touring lineup featured core members Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar) and Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), along with touring musicians Chris Chaney (bass) and Matt Laug (drums).
* This was my third AC/DC concert. First was in Dublin “Black Ice” World Tour on June 28, 2009, second was ‘Rock or Bust’ World Tour in Wembley Arena July 4, 2015.
The total attendance for the AC/DC “PWR UP” tour has surpassed 4 million people across the initial 60 shows. Their single largest concert attendance was an estimated 1.6 million people at the “Monsters of Rock festival” in Moscow in 1991.
* AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, with “Back in Black” being their best-selling album and one of the highest-selling albums in history, having sold over 50 million copies globally… second-best-selling album of all time, behind Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller‘.
With Brian Rasic (Branislav Rašić) a world-renowned rock and roll photographer known for capturing iconic images of legendary musicians for over four decades. He is particularly celebrated for his extensive work with the Rolling Stones and David Bowie.
