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Guthrie Govan (born December 27, 1971 in Chelmsford, Essex) is an English guitarist and winner of Guitarist Magazine’s “Guitarist of the Year” award. He was a member of Asia from 2001 to 2006 and is currently a member of Progressive Rock band Gps. His debut solo album, Erotic Cakes, was released through Cornford Records in 2006.
Govan attended King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford). He began his involvement with Asia playing on the album Aura. He came to Asia through the recommendation of Michael Sturgis, the band’s long-time session drummer. Sturgis had been a colleague of Govan’s at the UK’s prestigious Academy of Contemporary Music. With his work on the album complete, Guthrie was added to the Asia line-up for the tour to support the new album. Bad Asteroid, an instrumental in the live shows, was a Govan original composition. It came from the guitarist’s past work with other bands.
In 2006, with Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes leaving to reform an earlier Asia line-up, Govan and the other two band members, John Payne and Jay Schellen, formed Gps, with whom he has an album out as of august 2006: Window To The Soul, already available through most online stores.
Govan’s playing includes heavy influences from players who most would consider guitar greats.
A short list of prominent influences that can be heard in his playing include Shawn Lane, Allan Holdsworth, and Greg Howe. Most notably, the creative use of two hand tapping innovations can be directly linked to the playing of Greg Howe.
Guthrie now attends a lot of jazz clubs in the heart of Chelmsford, performing weekly with his brother Seth Govan.
Govan attended King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford). He began his involvement with Asia playing on the album Aura. He came to Asia through the recommendation of Michael Sturgis, the band’s long-time session drummer. Sturgis had been a colleague of Govan’s at the UK’s prestigious Academy of Contemporary Music. With his work on the album complete, Guthrie was added to the Asia line-up for the tour to support the new album. Bad Asteroid, an instrumental in the live shows, was a Govan original composition. It came from the guitarist’s past work with other bands.
In 2006, with Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes leaving to reform an earlier Asia line-up, Govan and the other two band members, John Payne and Jay Schellen, formed Gps, with whom he has an album out as of august 2006: Window To The Soul, already available through most online stores.
Govan’s playing includes heavy influences from players who most would consider guitar greats.
A short list of prominent influences that can be heard in his playing include Shawn Lane, Allan Holdsworth, and Greg Howe. Most notably, the creative use of two hand tapping innovations can be directly linked to the playing of Greg Howe.
Guthrie now attends a lot of jazz clubs in the heart of Chelmsford, performing weekly with his brother Seth Govan.
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
nice skills
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qpskeifjtygh wrote:
EXTREMELY talented guitarist.
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metalhybrid wrote:
Fresh and different music
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Slesar-int wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave/
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niQboy wrote:
Really sad about what happened to their gear... I do hope they get them back undamaged, although I wouldn't hold my breath. The best bet would be to keep an eye out for used music equipment stores around Italy and see if any of the gear turns up there. Again, best of luck to GG and band.
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imgarrett wrote:
he looks related to rake yohn lol
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sriramkari wrote:
Guthrie Govan and Dave Kilminster are reaching out across cyber-space to help locate their gear which was stolen from their van after a recent concert in Italy. Apparently Italian police weren't much help. Please spread the word and hope that the gear can be recovered. http://www.myspace.com/guthriegovaneroticcakes/blog/545042663
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kvdsandeep wrote:
Wonderful slippery thing...\m/
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StrAzzA_666 wrote:
fucking love his music
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kupmikredki wrote:
FUCK YEAAAAH!
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HushSettleDown wrote:
AHHH! having a masterclass with this guy in September! even if guitar isn't my instrument of choice I cant wait (':
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theblob516 wrote:
Sounds a lot like Greg Howe. If they did a collab album, now THAT would just be incredible.
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Cousin_Eddy wrote:
BRILLIANT!!!
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metallicasit wrote:
Wonderful Slippery Thing awsome :)
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deedsoffleshvin wrote:
Erotic Cakes !
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karakatoa wrote:
i bougth erotic cakes 2 weeks ago and finally here with me.great album,highly recommended
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LksRoots wrote:
This guy rocks so much...
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Throsh wrote:
Just found a place to but the CD http://www.jtcmerch.com/shop/guthrie-govan/erotic-cakes/
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Throsh wrote:
Same, I really want to buy Erotic Cakes on CD.
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Kratos379 wrote:
I'm having such a hard time finding his music. When I look at ebay and amazon, it's like $250. When I go to his website, it's out. Does anybody know where else I can buy his music?
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