Bernie Marsden
releases new solo album 15th August.
Some quotes on Bernie from some of his
friends:
Dónal Gallagher
Rory's
admiration for Bernie as both a musician and person was huge and like my late
brother, I share those sentiments too.
'As
actions play louder than words', Bernie was the first guitarist allowed to
perform with Rory's Stratocaster after his passing - in addition to his own
great abilities Bernie carries the torch !
Jack Bruce
When I
saw Bernie leaving Abbey Rd. Studios as I arrived, I said - turn around man
you're playing on my new album! This was the best move I ever made. Bernie's
delicacy of touch hides the great power of his playing. He has that amazing
quality of making every note sound like the only possible note that could be
played- and that's before you consider the depth of his sound. He is simply
fantastic.
Pat
Cash
There
wouldn't be many guitar fans who haven’t heard a Bernie Marsden riff somewhere
along the road. That goes for anyone alive in the 80s and early 90s, guitar fan
or not. My first awareness of Bernie was during the glory years of Whitesnake
whilst I was travelling the world making a tennis career. Great album after
great album, catchy riffs with melodic yet rocking solos. It was post Whitesnake
era that I discovered the Marsden voice to its full extent. With his more recent
blues albums showing off all his talents. As a Rory Gallagher fan his 'Bernie
plays Rory' album was more than a worthy tribute but a pure joy to hear. No
wonder he is applauded throughout the blues and rock world as one of the iconic
musicians of his generation.
Elkie
Brooks
Having always been a huge fan of
blues music and its various transitions throughout the years, there is nothing
better than to hear it played with style and integrity. Bernie Marsden has both
in abundance.
Although we have met many times over the years & performed on the same bill back in my DADA & Vinegar Joe days, we did not work together until 2002. I was appearing at the Blues Festival in Maryport, Cumbria.
Although we have met many times over the years & performed on the same bill back in my DADA & Vinegar Joe days, we did not work together until 2002. I was appearing at the Blues Festival in Maryport, Cumbria.
Bernie was on the bill with his
own band that night and after a brief catch up in the afternoon, I asked him
if he would like to get up and do a few numbers with my band later in the
evening.
It was a special night and the atmosphere in the marquee was electric. Bernie added his own special dynamic to our sound and it was a great gig for us all. A few years later I called up Bernie and asked if he would possibly come on the road with us for a few months ......so off we went!
It was a special night and the atmosphere in the marquee was electric. Bernie added his own special dynamic to our sound and it was a great gig for us all. A few years later I called up Bernie and asked if he would possibly come on the road with us for a few months ......so off we went!
He was such a marvellous addition
and a real pleasure to play with. Alongside his incredible musicianship, Bernie
is a real character and always ready for a laugh and a joke, something which
comes as a welcome relief when you are away from home for long
stretches.
Among the stunning array of songs Bernie has written, I really fell in love with 'A Place In My Heart' which strangely I first heard by Joe Bonamassa, and wrongly assumed it was his composition until I read the sleeve notes and discovered it was indeed written by our lovely Bernie.
Among the stunning array of songs Bernie has written, I really fell in love with 'A Place In My Heart' which strangely I first heard by Joe Bonamassa, and wrongly assumed it was his composition until I read the sleeve notes and discovered it was indeed written by our lovely Bernie.
A real testament to a true
talent.
See the EPK here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbLX4jnO2rs&feature=youtu.be
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