Famous Faces & Vic

Vic met Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts backstage at Farnham Maltings at a gig he was playing at.

Legendary in the jazz world Clark Terry was a trumpet and flugelhorn who played with Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones and many more.

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Vic was fortunate to be support act on an Albert Lee gig. Albert is renowned as one of the UK's leading guitarists having also played with the likes of the Everley Brothers, Eric Clapton and Emmylou Harris

One of the UK's leading broadcasters, host of BBC Radio 2's Country show and hosted the Old Grey Whistle Test for many years.

Chris Difford is part of the songwriting partnership with Glenn Tilbrook and founder member of the band Squeeze.

British Jazz Vocalist Of The Year four times, Clare Teal is not only a leading jazz singer but also has her own radio show on Jazz FM (formerly on BBC Radio 2)

Singer songwriter with lots of hits in the 1970's was happy to be pictured after his gig.

Vic met Jamie Cullum in his early rise to fame. He is now an established artist and host of the Jazz programme on BBC Radio 2.

Not known to many but a major writing collaborator with The Eagles including their hit New Kid In Town.

From hits in the 1960's to consistent live shows and recordings Joe Brown is a multi talented musician who, for me, gave the stand out performance at the George Harrison Tribute Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Originally signed to Elton John's label in the 1970's Kiki Dee has been a successful artist for many years.

One of the UK's most respected session singers and has provided backing vocals for many major artists. A joyous meeting backstage at Weyfest Music Festival.

Consistently one of my very favourite live performers with his unique blend of boogie woogie piano style and fabulous showman.

One of Vic's favourite artists is Mose Allison. He may not be a household name but his unique style of singing and piano playing have influenced Vic's own music. The photo was at Pizza Express, Dean Street in London.

A fixture on the music scene for many years with Ace, Squeeze, Mike and The Mechanics and as a solo artist. The very talented Paul Carrack who I met at Weyfest Music Festival.

Peter Green was the legendary guitarist who first formed Fleetwood Mac. vic met him when he played at Princes Hall, Aldershot

Lead vocalist and founder member of soul and jazz funk super group Earth Wind And Fire. Vic was fortunate to be at the St Lucia Jazz Festival and met him on the beach!

Lead singer of Led Zeppelin and accomplished artist Robert Plant was at a Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis gig at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Founder member of Manfred Mann and the Blues Band. The photo was taken at the legendary Chiddingfold Club where so many great musical acts played.

One of the top exponents of swing and rhythm and blues on the circuit. Ray sings and plays great sax putting on a fabulous show. Catch him live!