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GLENN POVÉY
Guitarist - Vocalist - Musician - Composer
Glenn’s guitar influences include: Jimmy Page, Alex Lifeson, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, Jimi Hendrix, Dave Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen.
He started playing the guitar aged 12 years old. Initially self-taught, after a short time he could master classic songs from legendary rock bands, such as Led Zeppelin, Rush and Deep Purple.
Aged 16 he joined his first covers rock band, then progressing on to original bands, including The ‘Figgy Fox Banned’ as featured on the BBC2 documentary ‘Present Imperfect.
The TV show used one of their songs, that he composed, as the theme music to the programme. The song also reached No 1 in the UK. Demo chart.
Then he joined ‘Bedouin’ featuring Alan Davey & Dan Thompson (both ex-Hawkwind).
A studio and live album followed, with live performances across the UK and Europe, including UK major venues such as: Manchester Apollo, Liverpool Empire and London Brixton Academy
He has also played the role of 'Gimmy Page' in the UK’s best Led Zeppelin tribute acts.
As a songwriter he was awarded certification from the UK Song writing contest, ahead of 6,200 other artists. The judges included:
JEFF BECK
The BRIT Trust
The Guild of International Songwriters & Composers
The World Music Foundation
The International Song Copyright Agency
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Further awards include a IMW Diploma (Merit) in audio sound engineering & production.
In 2013 he signed a publishing contract with a major USA music publisher.
Glenn is also an actor, you can view his website here: https://glennpovey.weebly.com
He is also a member of PRS, The Musicians Union & Equity
Music soundtracks for your production
Alongside his songwriting, studio and live work, he also writes scores for TV & Film.
Click POND 5 logo above, to listen to his royalty free, original works.
Or for bespoke pieces, contact me directly here: glennfpovey@gmail.com