Biography

Paul Brett is rated as one of the best 12 string acoustic guitarists in the world. He has played or recorded with The Strawbs, The Overlanders, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera, The Velvet Opera, Tintern Abbey, Fire, Roy Harper, Al Stewart, Lonnie Donegan, Paul Brett Sage and in his own right as Paul Brett. He was a top session guitarist in the 1960's & 70's, having been in demand for many top sessions with a wide variety of Artistes. His first 12 string guitar suite " Earth Birth " was critically acclaimed. It was released on Paul's own label Phoenix Future and produced by world famous artist Ralph Steadman of "Fear & Loathing" fame. This led to Paul being signed on a four album deal to RCA. He later achieved Gold & Silver LP sales via his K-Tel "Romantic Guitar " album and then gave up the business to concentrate on " Live Show" production. He wrote for Melody Maker, NME, Sound International and International Musician in the same time frame he produces shows for Capital Radio, was a Marketing Consultant for Aria Guitars and later was Managing Director for Pan Polychord . Wrote TV Themes for Thames Television, credits include CP Taylor's " Rainbow Coloured Disco Dancer ", The first Aids series of nightly programmes and The M25 Travel Series. He was co- head of Production with Michele Breeze for the Rank Holiday Division for eight consecutive years and also Production Director for Majesty Cruise lines in the States. Currently concentrating on writing and recording, his recent CD releases include "Acoustic Power" with John Joyce, "Boudicca", a stage musical co-written with Evita Star Michele Breeze, "Collecting Vintage Acoustic Guitars" ( DVD ) , "12 string guitar & Beyond" ( DVD ). Soon to be released is a brand new solo 12 string CD " Solo Orchestral 12 string guitar ", with accompanying music & tab. " The Fox's Prophecy ", a musical and vocal interpretation of the famous countryside poem,
"Blues for 12 string" with music & tab. Paul is also the resident expert on Vintage Acoustic Guitars for the National Magazine " Acoustic ". He also writes features and CD reviews for Music Maker and features for Live in London. His new collaboration with Michele Breeze on her second one woman musical drama 'The Queen's Chambers', based upon the life of Elizabeth 1, is now in rehearsals.