Guthrie Govan (/’g v n/; born 27 December 1971) is an English guitarist and guitar teacher, known for his work with the bands The Aristocrats, Asia, GPS, The Young Punx and The Fellowship, as well as his solo project Erotic Cakes. More recently, he has collaborated with Steven Wilson and Hans Zimmer. He is a noted guitar teacher, working with the UK magazine Guitar Techniques, Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music, Lick Library, and formerly the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Govan was named “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitarist magazine in 1993.
instruments played
Guitar
Associated Acts
The Fellowship, The Young Punx, GPS, Asia, Dizzee Rascal, The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Hans Zimmer
Birth Name
Guthrie Govan
Genres
Rock, jazz fusion, electronica
Labels
Cornford
Years Active
1991 present
Name
Guthrie Govan
Nationality
England