Scott Sutherland

General Info: Born 1955 Toronto. Grew up slogging the Ontario bar scene in the 70s; touring eastern North America like a maniac in the 80s; and continued the insanity into the 90s and beyond. Genetically born a classic rocker, but will play anything people can drink to ;-). Collector of Canadian music, guitar toys and all musical experiences. Credos are: "my amp goes to 11", and "if you don't sweat buckets on stage, you haven't done yer job" :-). Influences go right back to 1969 when I first started playing at age 14 learning/listening to Led Zep, Hendrix, Purple, The Who, Queen, Cactus, Free, Grand Funk and anything remotely intense; to power pop in the 80s, to an amalgamation of everything from my roots in the current day. Single favourite guitar player is Robin Trower (with Leslie West and Joe Walsh close seconds ;-). Musical Highlights: The first 1957 "factory black" Fender Stratocaster I bought when I was 16 years old for $250. Growing up in the heyday of the Toronto rock & roll scene with so many incredible musicians plying their trade in a time when rock music was a true passion and way of life. The honour of being able to call so many of those players good friend... more...