In September 2008 I went backstage and met Andy Powell mid-rehearsal where he was very kind and let me play Throw Down The Sword to him on his special edition flying V called "Angel Warrior". He commented that I had good pick technique and let me meet the rest of the band later where they all signed my shirt which is now framed and pride of place on our wall

Here I am with Martin Turner a few weeks after meeting Andy, they were both original members of Wishbone Ash. martin spent nearly an hour telling us funny stories and giving good advice as to what to expect from the music industry, Martin then also introduced me to the rest of his band, MTWA, where again my shirt was signed by all of them and also mounted in a frame on our wall

Here I am with Laurie Wisefield, he is another of my favourite guitarists having been with Wishbone Ash and writing some great songs during his time with them. He then went on to support Tina Turner in many of her tours including the latest 2008/2009 tour. Laurie was really cool and signed some pictures for me....thanks Laurie, I hope I get to see him playing some Ash numbers someday !