FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK: ROY RAD

Hi! Everyone,
This weeks FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK is talented singer-songwriter & musician ROY RAD

1.Please Introduce yourself

I'm Roy...learnt guitar at the age of 12..played in a band through my teens playing covers, played in pubs at 18...at the age of 20 took studying seriously so put my guitar away.

Reached fifty and started writing songs and uploading them onto bandcamp, formed a band with guys who liked my songs and now play as many gigs as we can...we want more gigs!!!..hint hint.

2.Who are you influences?

Influenced by the 80s The Jam, Go west Elvis Costello, Duran Duran etc.

3. Tell us about your latest release

Life and Money Game check out:

royrad.bandcamp.com

4. If you were on a desert island what 3 musical gear would you take?

Desert Island i would take one acoustic guitar.

5. Where can fans find your music (links) etc?

Fans can find my music on: royrad.bandcamp.com or google Roy Rad

I also wrote a classical piece called 1914

royrad1914.bandcamp.com there is also a video on youtube just search royrad1914.

We also have a video on YouTube, search royrad don't put me down.

I would like to say a huge thank you to ROY RAD for taking part in this weeks 'Featured Artist of The Week' 😀😀

Until next time

Law

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