GUTHRIE
GOVAN
THE GUITAR INTERVIEW
WORDS DARRAN CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHY JON R LUINI, CHIME INTERACTIVEThe title of ‘best guitarist on the planet’
is a contentious and subjective one, but
whatever your inclinations, the chances
are that Guthrie Govan’s name will
come up in the discussion. For over 20
years, the Essex-born musical polymath
has been wowing audiences with his
mind-bending technique, feel and
command of the instrument that seems
to fit in any genre he chooses to step
into. For now, however, the 47-year-old
returns with his band, The Aristocrats,
who have stormed back with their first
new album in four years. We chat to
Guthrie about upping his aggression,
playing well with others, and why guitar
solos aren’t integral...
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