... which hosted gigs by the Beatles, the Stones and all the top bands of the era. This band went on to play at the London Palladium for a summer season backing Anita Harris, and also appeared at a Royal Command Performance which headlined Sammy Davis Jnr.

Ian then joined soul/r&b band Moon’s Train, which was managed and recorded by Bill Wyman. Their CD ‘The Life I Lead’ featuring Peter Frampton on guitar, is still available and has become a cult album.

In latter years Ian has been lead guitarist with popular Sussex band Them Again, as well as doing solo and duo work.

Ian has a totally unique style, but if comparisons are to be made, Albert Lee, Robben Ford and Gary Moore come to mind.

INFLUENCES: Joe Pass;  Wes Montgomery;  Martin Taylor; Albert Lee; Brent Mason; Robben Ford; Gary Moore;  Jeff Beck; Tommy Emmanuel; Antonio Forcione; Joe Satriani; Miles Davis; Gil Evans; John Coltrane;  Tony Bennett; Frank Sinatra; Bill Frisell; Bonnie Raitt; George Benson; James Taylor; Jeff Healy; John Scofield; Pat Metheny; Beatles; Steely Dan; Brian Wilson; Count Basie; Duke Ellington; Joni Mitchell, Led Zep, Stevie Wonder; Sam Cooke; Weather Report; Ry Cooder.