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Gustavo Cerati is an Argentinean singer-songwriter and record producer, who received the most fame in being in the Argentinean band Soda Stereo. Cerati is considered one of the best artists of the Argentinean rock scene. Soda Stereo was one of the biggest bands in Latin-America forming in 1982. Cerati played electric and acoustic guitar during his time in Soda Stereo. The band was active from 1982 til 1997, then having a reunion tour in 2007 around Latin-America. CERATI.COM | Biografía. (n.d.). http://cerati.com/biografia/

Cerati was an amazing guitarist in the rock latino genre, his guitar licks and style are iconic and most people from Latin America would most definitely notice that it is him playing. His time in the Argentine band, Soda Stereo was when he broke out in the scene

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Luis Alberto Spinetta nicknamed "El Flaco" was an argentinian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and a poet. Spinetta is considered one of the most influential musicians in rock in Argentina. He is also considered the founder of Argentine rock as he was one of the first incarnation of creating Spanish speaking rock. Spinetta was included in iconic argetine rock bands such as Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, Spinetta Jade, and Spinetta y Los Socios del Desierto. (Luis Alberto Spinetta, 2020)

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David Gilmour is an english guitarist, singer-songwriter who was the member for the band Pink Floyd. He joined in 1967, after the departure of Syd Barrett, Gilmour was in the band from 1967 till present time. Gilmour started his solo career in 1978 with his debut album, "David Gilmour", after making Pink Floyd's 10th album, "Animals". That album would produce his most famous hit, "There's No Way Out of Here". (David Gilmour, 2024)

Gilmour is considered to be one of the best guitarists ever, some of his work with Pink Floyd has been recognised all around the world and some say that he is the greatest example of not having to be flashy or fast in guitar solos. His work is about what works for the song and how his solos have emotion to the way its being played.

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Jeff Beck was an English guitarist who became popular through the rock band The Yardbirds and after that founded The Jeff Beck Group and Beck, and Bogert & Appice. In the 70s particularly in 75', Beck changed into an instrumental style with the main focus on innovative sound, many of his work is involved in blues, hard rock and jazz fusion. (Jeff Beck – the Vogue, n.d.)

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Jimi Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer-songwriter. Jimi Hendrix iconic mainstream career only lasted 4 years, he is still regarded as the most influential electric guitarists of all time. Hendrix was heavily influenced by American rock and roll and electric blues. Hendrix liked overdriven amplifiers with high volume and gain, he was instrumental in showcasing the past undesirable sounds caused by the guitar amp feedback. He was one of the first electric guitarists to use the tone-altering effects in popular rock, such as distortion fuzz, wah-wah's and the Uni-Vibe. (Hendrix, 2015)

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Hank Marvin is an multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter. He is mainly known as the lead guitarist for The Shadows. Hank moved to London in 1958 with rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch. Before he moved, he played in various groups around the area in Newcastle. While in London, both were recruited to play in Cliff Richards's backing band, The Drifters. Few band members left now forming The Shadows. The Shadows were an instrumental act where they made a hit called "Apache" which hit number one in the UK. (Hank Marvin, 2020)

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David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and an actor. He is also regarded as one of the most influential musicians in the 20th century. Bowie was critically acclaimed by musicians, for his work in the 1970's. Bowie's career was visualised by visual presentation and his music and stage work had a big impact on popular music. (David Bowie, 2014)

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The Police were an english rock band formed in London in 1977. From the first few months from their first gig, the main members were Sting who was the leas singer, bass guitar, and primary songwriter. Andy Summers who was the lead guitarist, and Stewart Copeland who was on the drums and percussion instruments. The Police became popular in the late 70s to early and mid 80s through the British new wave scene. Billboard. (2024).

Influence on Gustavo Cerati:

The Police have been a vital influence to Gustavo Cerati as an artist. Andy Summers in particular, as Gustavo got a similar sound to Andy Summers guitar tone. In 1998 Gustavo and Andy collaborated on a Police song that was made back in 1979 named "Bring on The Night". (TvDelia, 2014) Gustavo recalls that the 1979 album "Regatta de Blanc" was one of his favourites when he first heard it. Ever since then, he wanted to contribute his musical colours on one of their songs and with non other then Andy Summers.

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GUSTAVO CERATI SIDE:

Luis Alberto Spinetta. (2020). Genius. https://genius.com/artists/Luis-alberto-spinetta

Billboard. (2024). The Police | Biography, Music & News | Billboard. [online] Available at: https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-police/ [Accessed 15 Oct. 2024].

David Bowie. (2014). David Bowie. https://www.davidbowie.com/about

CERATI.COM | Biografía. (n.d.). http://cerati.com/biografia/

DAVID GILMOUR SIDE:

Hendrix, J. (2015). Jimi Hendrix Biography - The Official Jimi Hendrix Site. The Official Jimi Hendrix Site. https://www.jimihendrix.com/biography/

Hank Marvin. (2020). AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/marvin-mn0000951383#biography

Jeff Beck – The Vogue. (n.d.). The Vogue. https://thevogue.com/artists/jeff-beck/#bio

David Gilmour. (2024, June 18). About | David Gilmour. David Gilmour. https://www.davidgilmour.com/about/