One grey late 20th century day found me passing through the stately portals of Nomis Rehearsal Studio Complex And Tearooms, along the road from Olympia, in London. With apologies to Nigel Tufnell, don’t go looking for it -it’s not there any more. Simon (Nomis spelled backwards) Napier-Bell’s former dairy ceased operations years ago, leaving behind a piece of prime Hammersmith real estate.
But I digress. I set up in one of the larger rooms with my rhythm section colleagues and was introduced to a gentleman by the name of Benny. So far, so unremarkable. It was not until his chum arrived that matters began in earnest. “This is Björn -shall we begin?” I’d been sent two pieces of music. Fortunately I’d found time to take a sneak peek prior to…
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Guitar Techniques (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024