Born in London, Eddie Martin wrote his first songs aged 12 and, influenced by acoustic and rock singer-songwriters from both sides of the Atlantic, turned professional after being nominated for Best British Blues Guitarist, Band and Album between 1996 and 1998.

Since then he has built a strong following as a solo artist and charismatic band leader, he has also recorded and performed with many greats from both sides of the Atlantic, including John Mayall, Peter Green, Buddy Guy, and Taj Mahal.

A master songwriter, acoustic and electric guitarist, harmonica player and powerful singer, Eddie Martin has been described as "the most remarkable blues man of his generation" by Blues in Britain.

· "Easily the best guitarist this country has produced since   Clapton"  (What's On In London)

· "among the UK's most respected musicians a sassy combination of house-rocking slide and "Buddy Guy like pyrotechnics" (The Times)

· "Excellent his blistering live sets are the stuff of legend" (Guitarist)