I sing lead and harmony vocals and play lead/rhythm guitar (with MIDI aka "guitar-synth").
Influences
Albert Lee, Larry Carlton, 'The Three Kings', Vince Gill, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jerry Donahue, John Jorgenson, Allan Holdsworth, Stevie Wonder plus many others! I'm privileged to have known my real hero: the late and way-beyond-great Pete Jacobsen.
• International demonstrator for Vox amps and guitars. • Guitar Institute teacher and examiner. International Guitar Foundation (IGF) tutor. • Featured instructor on a wide range of Lick Library DVDs and streaming videos. • Book author.
I've played thousands of gigs, including tours with Number 1 pop act, Odyssey and a jam with Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. I've been a professional guitarist since 1979. I'm mainly known as a country picker although I actually play many different styles including blues, jazz-funk and fusion, often featuring MIDI-guitar (piano, strings etc.). I also sing lead & harmony vocals. I've been playing on the British country scene since 1987, having appeared with Memphis Roots at Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall plus countless clubs, festivals etc. I continue to play UK country festivals with the Steve Cherelle Band. I'm currently gigging on a regular basis with a rock'n'roll/60s band, Benny & The Jetts.
I've been a magazine columnist and transcriber for Guitar Techniques since 1994 and I've written occasional articles for Guitarist magazine, too. I authored a tutorial, 'Hot Country', plus I've written chapters for 'Guitar: a Complete Guide For The Player' and 'Play Acoustic'. In the education sector I've written courses for Diploma and Degree level, plus two grade pieces (Grade 1 & Grade 5), which are validated by Trinity College of Music.
Teaching-wise, I joined London's Guitar Institute teaching faculty in 1990 – the school is now part of The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP). I'm a long-standing tutor for the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). I've also made several DVD tutorials for Lick Library, and one project that I'm particularly proud of is acting as host and playing alongside one of my heroes, Albert Lee. I now have my own "channel" at licklibrary.com.
Recording wise, I've done many sessions, including hundreds for GT, as produced by Phil Hilborne.
Hi Lee, Thanks for the add, You are AWESOME, I've been a big fan of guitar pickers all My life from right back in the days when it was'nt uncommon to hear instrumentals on the radio. My first Hero.....Arthur"guitar boogie "Smith. and now You're firmly ensconced on My Hero's list. Drop by My page for a visit. Best Wishes Dave
many thanks lee, recently found some old guitar mags from early mid 90's your lessons were good, especially the country things. i went to see your band at a pub in southgate think it was called the cherry tree 92/93ish turned out to be a 'divorced, singles and seperate' nite! oh happy days. raf
Hey Lee, Just a shout out from Newcastle to say "THANKS FOR THE ADD AND WELCOME ABOARD &I LOVE YOUR ARTICLES & THE BOOK HOT COUNTRY.ITS TAUGHT ME SO MUCH" if you love southern rock as much as i do then check out my video website at:-
if you would like a video posted all you have to do is. 1) Send me a link to your video & a little info about your band & leave the rest to me OR 2) Join my video community & you can post AND review videos yourself
Hi Lee, hope this finds you well and obviously very busy, which is good. Hope to see you at Daniels on the 17th if you can make it. Be nice to see you and catch up. Also, i've popped in to let you know my Debut CD is now out. I've uploaded some tracks on my myspace and my website. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
