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Toronto, Ontario, Canada epically famous for the Niagara Falls 🌊 However, more importantly on the 10th of March 1966 the man who literally broke YouTube was born... Theofilos Xenidis is probably not a name that will ring too many bells immediately but this man single-handedly carved the term "YouTube personality". This chapter brings us to a story that goes full circle and perfectly captures the ideology of the 'modern day guitar hero' from online sensation... read more.

“One of the best guitarists in the country.” — Billboard Magazine Michigan  "The Great Lakes State", December 28, 1976 – was the day the iconic bluesman Freddie King died, a hero in the hearts of the many to this very day none more so than this editions featured player who was born on the very same day his hero passed over. 🎸  This Grammy nominated musician has been called “one of the best Blues/R&B guitarists... read more.

 BRMC- Photography courtesy of Stuart Sevastos This instalment sees us getting back to the roots of real grease, leather and whiskey rock 'n' roll. A journey that starts with a melting pot from Minnesota to San Francisco, California. We have a truly fascinating spotlight of a psych-rock, punk-rock, new wave, revolutionary, retro, fuzz-drenched delay, swirling, rhythm, cascading, country, blues, slide and harmonica machine. If you struggled to get your head round that intense and truly... read more.

- PLAYER SPOTLIGHT - "It's not about being famous. Never was." Reflecting back to a time of much uncertainty and political unrest set against the backdrop of an industrial and dystopian Britain. Hope and aspirations of a generation were encapsulated by the melodies and melancholy sentiments of an unassuming band of youths from the heart of cultural Manchester.Sonic statements combined with a new, and almost poetic, guitar sound has been imprinted upon a time and... read more.