I started learning to play guitar at the age of about 10. Only because my brother used to be a television engineer and used to fix elderly people's TVs for free, and one day one of these people gave him an old Spanish guitar, that only had one string on it, as a gesture of kindness.

The founding members were Englishmen Roye Albrighton on guitars and lead vocals, Allan "Taff" Freeman on keyboards, Derek "Mo" Moore on bass, Ron Howden on drums and artists Mick Brockett and Keith Walters on lights and "special effects".

Jan 29, 2012 · The next day, I brought my guitar, and we played together. This led me to move to Hamburg and become a member of the as-yet-unnamed Nektar in 1969. ‘Journey to the Centre of the Eye’ is your debut album.

Aug 2, 2016 · Roye Albrighton was born in the Bell Green area of Coventry on February 6 1949. He is a son of Arthur (Senior) and Anne Albrighton. He will always be best remembered for his continuing...

Jun 18, 2013 · ROYE Albrighton was born in the Bell Green area of Coventry on February 6, 1949. He is a son of Arthur (Senior) and Anne Albrighton. He will always be best remembered for his continuing involvement in the world renowned band Nektar where he plays lead guitar and is also lead vocalist.

Mar 30, 2011 · Guitar International recently caught up with Nektar guitarist Roye Albrighton to talk about the newest incarnation of the band, guitars and his 40 years in the music business. ***** Matt Warnock: What was the inspiration behind recording a live performance for your latest album Fortyfied rather than producing a studio CD?

Jul 27, 2018 · He was not only one of the best prog-rock guitarist (and criminally underrated as well), he inspired young musicians everywhere. His sound drove NEKTAR to their heyday, propelling the band into mass popularity with one of the most astounding records in the story of music: “Remember the Future”.

Aug 25, 2021 · Nektar is an English band, but was formed in 1969 in Hamburg, Germany (by musicians playing the German club circuit in different bands) featuring Roye Albrighton (guitar, vocals), Allan "Taff" Freeman (keyboards), Derek "Mo" Moore (bass), and Ron Howden (Drums).

*Roye Albrighton's last Gig with Nektar was 12/16/76. Dave Nelson's first concert with Nektar was 12/31/76. ** Mo & Larry Fast first met via Marty Scott at Passport/Sire records NYC in spring of 1975, and joined Nektar in Chateau D'Herouville France …

Dec 13, 2023 · GUITAR TRAINING: I started learning to play guitar at the age of about 10..only because my brother used to be a television engineer and used to fix elderly peoples tv’s for free and one day one of these people gave him an old spanish guitar that only had one string on it as a gesture of kindness..Of course I found it and the rest was history..