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Ian Bairnson may not be a household name. The home where he grew up in the Shetland Islands may not have been purchased by the National Trust - but Ian's impact on the Rock and Pop world has been profound. Clearly one of the most respected and sought after guitar, and saxophone, players in the industry, Ian Bairnson has been playing on hit records and making great music for years.

Many have tried to describe his technique, characterize his style, and label his music. Some compare him to such guitar legends as Page, Gilmour, and Clapton. Brilliant, innovative, fluid and imaginative are all fitting adjectives to describe his guitar playing. However, no single adjective or comparison does his talent justice. Ian is in a league of his own...

Ian's accomplishments are not limited to the world of Top 40 and album charts. One really begins to appreciate his talent when we see how his peers judge him. Bottom line is that whether in the studio or on the stage, Ian is in demand. He was courted by Cockney Rebel, has played and even sung on Kate Bush records, and helped Mick Fleetwood in his solo career. He has played on more than 100 albums with artists with diverse styles ranging from the Japanese Pop of ANRI, the country/pop tunes of Kenny Rogers, to the contemporary Jazz of Stanley Clarke and Steve Gadd. He played live with Beverley Craven, Sting, John Parr, Michael McDonald and of course The Alan Parsons Project.

When one experiences Ian playing live, it becomes clear that he was born to play. His gutsy guitar playing commands the attention of your ear.

Links

• www.ianbairnson.com

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