Last year, Guy Mackenzie interviewed radio DJ, author, raconteur, musical historian & thoroughly nice guy Matt Shepherd!
The full, uncut interview is now available on The Guitar Collection YouTube Channel:
The Guitar Collection Archive
The Beatles at Stowe 1963
On April 4th 1963, The Beatles played at Stowe School. The Guitar Collection’s Guy Mackenzie was there and here’s his story of that day!
(An earlier post in the Archive has photos of that very concert!)
The Diamonds January 18th Tampa, USA
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- The Diamonds Live on stage (who, from the 50s will ever forget “The Stroll” and “Little Darlin’!”)
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- Judy Cebertowicz pictured with the Diamonds!
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- A Signed photo of The Diamonds, dedicated to me (!) and my thanks to Judy Cebertowicz for persuading the band to sign the photo and for sending it to me!
Interview with Spencer James Guitarist for The Searchers
Interview with Spencer James – The Searchers Guitarist.
Spencer James talks about White Plains “My Baby Loves Loving”, First Class “Beach Baby”, working for Jim Marshall, Marshall Amps, touring with The Searchers for over 30 years and his guitars with Guy Mackenzie of The Guitar Collection. Filmed in The “Dungeons” of The Regal theatre, Redruth, Cornwall!
More videos and interviews at The Guitar Collection YouTube Channel!
The Searchers’ Frank Allen Interviewed by Guy Mackenzie
Interview with Frank Allen – The Searchers bass player since 1964.
Frank Allen talks to Guy Mackenzie about Cliff Bennetts Rebel Rousers, life with the Searchers, touring the USA, playing to 80,000 at Wembley with Cliff Richard & The Royal Variety Performance!
More videos and interviews at The Guitar Collection YouTube Channel!
“Guitar Heroes” Wednesday 12th June 2017 Exeter Corn Exchange
Phil Walker of “Guitar Heroes…the Ultimate Guitar Show” with Lars Mullen and Guy Mackenzie.
50’s Mayhem Madness R ‘n’ R Weekend, Redruth 27th-29th May 2016
A video featuring The Guy Mackenzie Trio playing Route 66 is available on the Guitar Collection YouTube Channel:
Stephanie De-Sykes, Surrey February 2016
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- The very talented Stephanie De-Sykes, singer, songwriter, actress and peace activist!
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- Stephanie De-Sykes – a recent publicity photograph. But who will ever forget her 70s anthem “Born with a Smile on my Face”!
Charlie Gracie and Graham Fenton Interviews
In support of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Charity Concert held at the Godolphin Club back in November 2015, Charlie Gracie and Graham Fenton were both interviews by BBC Southwest’s Matt Shepherd for Freddy Zapp’s “Saturday Morning Juke Box” on BBC Radio Cornwall.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Charity Concert Featuring Charlie Gracie, Wednesday 18th November 2015
Charlie Gracie returned to the Godolphin Club in Helston for another fantastic night of rock ‘n’ roll!