Michael Messer

Not to be confused with the American songwriter Michael Masser.

Michael Messer
Born (1956-02-28) 28 February 1956 (age 68)
Middlesex, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, slide guitarist, record producer
Instrument(s)Slide guitar, lap steel guitar
Years active1970s–present
LabelsPT, Minidoka, Appaloosa, Scratch, Catfish Records, Cooking Vinyl, Knife Edge
WebsiteOfficial 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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  3. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of the Blues. Virgin Books. p. 257. ISBN 978-0753502266.
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