Gordon West
Gordon West, is a songwriter and singer from Central Kentucky. He has been playing Guitar and Writing since the mid eighties.
His two main styles are Country and Blues. With the influences of Rock-a-billy coming through from the combination of the two.
He is a co-writer and guitar player for Under Ground Angel.
He is currently looking for a music publisher.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I got my first guitar when I was around five. A guy that lived near us taught me to play "Love Me Tender". I wore that song out for about three years.
Then my uncle, Gary West, started teaching me to really play. We lived near him for about a year. That was one of the best years I've had. We left there and from then on I've been on my own.
I've played with several bands from high school until today. None of them have been famous but all of them have been fun.
Currently I am the guitar player and sometimes vocalist in Underground Angel. You can check out our stuff here on soundclick or through our company at zaggmusic.com
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes,in and around the central Kentucky area.
Live music gives you the capability of instant feedback on your material, your personality, and your presentation of the music.
Your musical influences
For songwriting Hank Williams Sr. (the real one), David Allen Coe, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johny Cash, Don Williams and of course Willie Nelson.
When it comes to playing Guitar though it's B.B. King, Buddy Guy, T. Bone Walker, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and anybody else with good solid rhythm or singing leads.
What equipment do you use?
Guild, Fender,and Danelectro Guitars. Crate amps. Shure Mics. Digitech and Boss effects.
Anything else?
My first Cd is now available through ZAGG Music. Check it out at zaggmusic.com
