Ear Music Asu: CD-levy Vuosi: 2022, 27.05.2022 Kieli: Englanti
Simon comes from Belfast in Northern Ireland, a place that resonates of the best music traditions like Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher as well as bands such as Thin Lizzy, Stiff Little Fingers, and obviously U2. His biography tells the story of his band touring with no sound engineer, driver, roadie, playing 30 shows in 35 days and catching the attention of the label who challengingly asked him to “Show us what you´ve got” by booking him into a studio for 12 hours on his only day off on tour to be auditioned. Simon not only convinced the label, that he has what is takes, but left a, probably eternal, lasting impression. Ian Gillan from Deep Purple thinks, he is one of the best guitar players in the world! He also was the main Guitarist on Don Aireys solo tour. Simon is a thoroughbred musician who has everything that is needed. Recorded at the legendary Chameleon Studios in Hamburg, this album has everything a good rock album needs. When you listen to the album, you may ask yourself, why Simon wasn't lifted up to the guitarist olympus 10 years ago. But maybe it lacked exactly this new album that could now finally carry him to the top; right next to the legendary guitar heroes, where he belongs. The songs on the album boast big riffs, they´re catchy, multifaceted AND are full of energy, where needed. This album is in a class of it´s own – serious.
