SEEKING
Vocalist.ABOUT
Hey, My name is Wils and I am 47 years young (thankfully I don't look 47) professional guitarist (and creative/art director & designer at .glenwilsoncreative) from London, the UK. I spend my time between London and Los Angeles mainly for the chilled-out and laid-back kinda lifestyle. I lived in CA, mainly in SF for 6 years when I was younger, and although London is one of the coolest cities going, I thought id chill in LA for a while and see if there's a band I could join or at least help. Either help get to the top or join for the ride. Even if it's just studio/session but I would rather kick it live... As that's where the fun is... I have a little bit, 30 years of experience and I'm fun to get wasted with!!!
If nothing else I'm searching for a great rock frontman/woman. I have many new tracks I would like to work on with a future star!!
I've played on quite a few charting records in the past although I have had almost 10 years away from the scene, to be honest.
So. Heres is the score. I still have many, mostly in the UK, cool contacts with labels, publicists, and management agencies to make a band happen on a domestic and international level but I have no doubt you already know guitar music, especially rock is quite dead at present and has been for a few years. It will come back in a big way soon, I'm sure but the likes of pearl jam, Stone Temple Pilots, G n R, etc... Bands that were huge 20 years ago, The bands I loved... It's all in the past. For rock guitar to make a comeback thrashing away at 3 or 4 chords simply won't cut it anymore. For fun, I love playing and writing 60's and 70s' type tracks as they are the reason I picked up the guitar in the 1st place but music and fashion have changed... Guitar-led bands will return to the top and I've been working with acts and labels for a while who have faith in this but the industry due to the web is in tatters at present. I digress I have been told from a young age that talent is talent and if a band/brand can re-capture the imagination of the young once again the sky is the limit. I could talk about this for days and how a modern rock act can still succeed in today's climate however certain knowledge, as I do also work in advertising, promo's and marketing with my agency, I am keeping close to my chest.
So… I’m Looking for or to form a kick ass rock n roll band based in LA. The tracks up on this site are not only over 20 years old but most are session/freelance work that I also produced (we all need points to pay the bills ehh!). If I’m not in town I’m happy to work remotely online but I much prefer being in the studio so if I’m in London I would rather pop over the pond and play/record with a band and hopefully join in the fun as the lead guitarist. Any questions please just drop me a mail… wilswilsonpure. Thanks for reading and I hope to work with you soon!!!. Cheers Wils.
- Screen name:
- wils
- Member since:
- Mar 03 2022
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
The best... I'm a blues/rock guitarist. I grew up on Zep, Taste, Hendrix, BB King, Albert Collins... The list is endless obviously as I'm sure it is for most musicians. But these days I listen to the great jazz players, classical players, etc... If you're an amazing player I'm into you!!! I do respect the ability of fretboard wankers like Slash (or Vai) etc as they are brilliant at what they do plus I've met the guy a few times and he's a really nice guy... But he's not a bluesman and I think if you can't express heartfelt emotion just from playing a couple of notes instead of playing a hundred fast as hell your kinda missing what music is all about.. Ohh I also love??? Justin Bieber's early stuff as well as Billie Eilish ( she has a perfume range out now.. what a false twat ahh!) as they are pure sh*tE!... Bedroom recording artists.. haha. I said artists, who get big on the web should be used as chum to attract big sharks but thats just because i'm an evil fu*ker at heart.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Steel guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Drums:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
In the UK I have 17 les pauls, 135's, 335's, telecasters, strats, etc.. I'm mainly a Les Paul man though. the main amp is a 62 bluesbreaker.. I use what is required be it for a show or a record.. amazed by how good the spark amp is though for practicing at home...
In the USA... Just have a 59 reissue Les Paul (R9).. I can rent or buy anything else if its needed.
MUSIC
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Never Be The Same (DEMO) Esoterica 1998
Never Be The Same (DEMO) Esoterica 1998 Track number: 1 Year: 1998 Album: demo for label Genre: Rock
Im lead guitar/writer.
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17
17
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After All
After All
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Broken
Broken
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Give
Give
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You Say
You Say
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No 1 Creation Version 1
No 1 Creation Version 1
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No 1 Creation Version 2
No 1 Creation Version 2
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Slippin
Slippin
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Love Sublime-starflower 1998
Love Sublime-starflower 1998
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So Right-Starflower
So Right-Starflower
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Fighting For Her Cause-Writer/Production By Wils
Fighting For Her Cause-Writer/Production By Wils
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Nica B - track and video produced by Wils 2006 (Video)
Nica B - track and video produced by Wils 2006 (Video)CMnH5jwvmOY
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My Demise acoustic Take 1360p 1997 rough. (Video)
My Demise acoustic Take 1360p 1997 rough. (Video)AHjobIIEykE