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Gordon Wride is a Swansea, Wales-based musician, known for his work as the singer and guitarist for Jerry Donahue of Fairport Convention, and for touring with notable bands such as The Animals, The Yardbirds, and Slade. He is also a visual artist and creates illusion art.
Musical Style and Career Highlights
Genre and Technique: Wride's musical style is rooted in early delta blues, drawing vocal influence from artists like Robert Johnson and Skip James. His guitar technique features heavy rhythm and utilizes both plectrum and hybrid picking, with a robust slide technique inspired by Son House and Jack White. He also received formal vocal training in the bel canto style.
Notable Associations: From 2010 to 2016, Wride served as the lead singer and guitarist for legendary guitarist Jerry Donahue.
Touring Experience: His career includes touring alongside many well-known acts, including The Animals, The Yardbirds, Barclay James Harvest (BJH), Slade, and Walter Trout.
Recent Work: Wride continues to be an active musician and artist, sharing his work, including covers of various songs and his illusion art, on his social media and YouTube channels.
Musical Style and Career Highlights
Genre and Technique: Wride's musical style is rooted in early delta blues, drawing vocal influence from artists like Robert Johnson and Skip James. His guitar technique features heavy rhythm and utilizes both plectrum and hybrid picking, with a robust slide technique inspired by Son House and Jack White. He also received formal vocal training in the bel canto style.
Notable Associations: From 2010 to 2016, Wride served as the lead singer and guitarist for legendary guitarist Jerry Donahue.
Touring Experience: His career includes touring alongside many well-known acts, including The Animals, The Yardbirds, Barclay James Harvest (BJH), Slade, and Walter Trout.
Recent Work: Wride continues to be an active musician and artist, sharing his work, including covers of various songs and his illusion art, on his social media and YouTube channels.
