A Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist, Andy Gunn grew up in a rock and roll household, where AC/DC tapes often spun on the stereo. He first picked up his brother’s old acoustic guitar at age 13 and became a blues fan.
Over his career, Andy has shared stages with Buddy Guy, jammed with Albert Collins, and showcased his talent at venues like Half Moon Putney, The Cluny in Newcastle, Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, and many more festivals and venues across the UK. His guitar playing can only be compared to the greats, like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix.
As a solo singer-songwriter and guitarist, Andy has always been dedicated to his craft, influenced by musicians like Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Martin Stephenson.
His 2017 album, Too Many Guitars to Give Up Now, was released on 22 October 2017, and after its initial release, Andy scored two huge endorsement deals with Duesenberg Guitars of Germany and St. Blues Guitars of Memphis. Due to the 10-year anniversary of his album next year, he has announced a re-release, alongside a new video.
As Andy has revealed, he has contracted HIV and Hepatitis C in his youth through contaminated blood products. He has also recovered from cancer twice.
Andy told us more about his upcoming re-release and his return to music.
Too Many Guitars to Give Up Now is being re-released soon. Can you tell us more about it?
Can you tell us about the meaning behind the album’s title?
Too Many Guitars to Give Up Now is a 12-track album recorded live in Edinburgh, Scotland, on vintage analogue equipment. It’s a fusion of blues, folk and roots, showcasing Andy’s shift towards acoustic, folk and roots music, while still showcasing his mastery of storytelling and fingerpicked guitar, alongside his passion for electric blues.
What inspired you to write the album?
“Growing up in a rock and roll household, with AC/DC tapes often playing on the stereo. I started playing guitar at age 13 on my brother’s old acoustic guitar, became a blues fan and set off on a journey of self-discovery. Through that, I experienced healing and resilience, as I had contracted HIV and Hepatitis C in my youth through contaminated blood products, and even had cancer twice, and recovered.”
Can you tell us about some of your favourite tracks on Too Many Guitars to Give Up Now?
What are you working on next?
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