Artist Biography

A late starter in most people's eyes, Luke first picked up the guitar at the age of 17. However, he grew up in a house filled with music in every room, having a mother who was of child of the 60's and 'into' a massive range of sounds, from the rock of Hendrix, through the Rolling Stones, and out the other side to the Moody Blues, Donovan, The Incredible String Band. Having been thrilled by seeing a friend at school playing Mr Scary by George Lynch, Luke decided the guitar was the thing and dived headlong into a passionate affair with the instrument, and completely self-taught himself the dynamics of six-string playing. The following years were taken up with getting a degree at Oxford University, but guitar was also played pretty much solidly from then on. - this is a guitarist who plays as much with his brain as his heart.

As a result Luke's music doesn't sound like anyone else - the intuitive understanding of how to fuse a memorable melody with lead playing that ranges from fierce to delicate, helps to make hearing this guitarist a memorable event.

Now combining a successful career as a senior teacher in the UK and currently working with two band projects in free time as well as guitar teaching where time permits, Luke has focused his attentions on recording for the past 12 months, which has brought forth the debut release.

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