Michael Messer | |
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Born | Middlesex, England | 28 February 1956
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, slide guitarist, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Slide guitar, lap steel guitar |
Years active | 1970s–present |
Labels | PT, Minidoka, Appaloosa, Scratch, Catfish Records, Cooking Vinyl, Knife Edge |
Website | Official website |
Michael Messer (born 28 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter, slide guitarist, recording artist, producer, guitar designer/manufacturer. He is noteworthy for his ability to combine acoustic and electric National slide and lap steel guitar into his playing style.[1] The American magazine Spirit listed Messer as one of the greatest slide guitarists alongside Duane Allman and Ry Cooder.[2]
Messer is included in the Virgin Encyclopaedia of the Blues.[3] He also appeared in his own 'blues' episode of the BBC Television show, ZingZillas.[4]
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