Can’t find my way home

Still a stunning melody from a consummate musician.



The tone of Winwood’s guitar is so rich and the fire cracking in the background is perfect. The smile at the end says it all.

Bert Jansch

Best known for his work with Pentangle, Bert Jansch has died at the age of 67. A great guitarist, singer and songwriter, Johnny Marr is just one of many guitarists to reference Jansch as a major influence: ‘He completely reinvented guitar playing and set a standard that is still unequalled today … without Bert Jansch, rock music as it developed in the 60s and 70s would have been very different’.

Here’s the beautifully understated One for Jo.



Watch out for the classic knitted jumper about half way through!

Gary Moore 1952-2011

Sad news that legendry blues guitarist Gary Moore died yesterday while on holiday in Spain. Moore played with some great bands, including Thin Lizzy and Colosseum II, and collaborated with a whole host of other top artists. He had a prolific solo career and was a genuine guitarist’s guitarist. Moore’s signature sound from his Gibson Les Paul was a screaming slow blues with a sustain that went on and on.Yet, he was as adept at light, fluid jazz as well as hard core rock. Another great Northern Ireland guitarist leaves the stage.



Here's some Colosseum II from 1978