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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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andrynovaliano wrote:
cool.... you're my guitar god, mr. govan!!!
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Axxellirat wrote:
The world needs another album! (2)
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lostinbostom wrote:
when is the next album?
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PrissyPrancer wrote:
going to a masterclass with this guy on weds (:
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Typographic wrote:
Absolutely genius, ridiculous guitar playing to boot.
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Axxellirat wrote:
Просто великолепно!
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newyearsprayer wrote:
The world needs another album!
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madchemist909 wrote:
My favorite guitarist EVER.
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mcastilloy2k wrote:
Amazing.... His sound is an "out of this world" experience...
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Areskelian wrote:
Pretensefag
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Davie_UCF wrote:
His band is Dizzees band now :p
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Opeth_Watershed wrote:
I'd love to hear a new solo album. Anyone knows if there's one planned?
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Mephistaqube wrote:
this guy is fuckin´ great.
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GrantRS wrote:
I believe I just spotted Guthrie on tv playing behind Dizee Rascal (spelling?) does he often play with Mr. Rascal? I've not heard of that before so i suspect he was just in for the one-off tv appearance, but does anyone know?
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MissJimmy wrote:
Awsome guitarist, awsome guy. Definately one to see live!
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FenoFromSky wrote:
My personal top 5 of guitarists. Genious, so clean and tasteful
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CAEF wrote:
Govan, sos un maestro de la viola. A mis amigos no les gusta lo que haces y no puedo entender por que! Si sos increíble! Si algun día tenes un ratito, me gustaría que escuches lo que hago, mi web es armonicoenfuga.com.ar Govan, you´re a guitar master. My friends dont link your music and I cant understand why!!! You´re awesome! I cant stop to listen Erotic Cakes! I stayed like a zombie front the Edifiers with my eyes and soul opening listening carefully all the notes, one by one, with the best attention to apreciate everything. You rule man, you rule! If some day you have 20 minutes, I would like to read a small comment from you to my music: www.armonicoenfuga.com.ar Greetings from Argentine!
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Siliya wrote:
good guitar player
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Opeth_Watershed wrote:
I second that, probably the best guitarist I know.
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Dakka_Dakka wrote:
the best electric guitarist on earth
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