We’re happy for our friend Guthrie Govan, on the cover Guitar Player magazine (July 2011 issue). Guthrie was the guitarist in Asia from 2001-2006, then with Asia Featuring John Payne until 2008. In 2006 he formed GPS along with John Payne and Jay Schellen, and remains a member of that group. Currently he is recording and touring with his prog-fusion trio Aristocrats.
“Well he’s way more than a shredder. I met Guthrie when he was teaching guitar at a school in Guildford in 2001. I knew immediately that he was an extreme talent. I asked him to play on Aura and then join Asia. His talent grew and grew. He is truly one of the best players on this planet! Way to go GG, you deserve it.” -John Payne
“Congratulations on an achievement well deserved!”
-Erik Norlander