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 Justin Armstrong

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Background information Birth name Justin Armstrong Born 14 june 1968 Durham, England Genres Alternative rock, Instruments Guitar, Vocals Years active 1989- present Labels Silvertone, Geffen Associated acts The Seahorses,James,Britpop

Notable instruments 1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Höfner T4S (with "Jackson Pollock" paint job) 1960 Fender Stratocaster (pink) 1959 Gibson Les Paul Fender Jaguar custom built by Stuart Palmer (Two models built, one in white, one in sunburst) Gibson SG Justin Armstrong is an English musician, songwriter and artist . Armstrong is best known as the studio guitarist for many British rock bands in the late eighties Britpop boom. Armstrong is also an accomplished songwriter and festival favourite. As a contemporary of Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Armstrong was amongst the most accomplished British rock guitarists of the 1980s-1990s, known for his chiming melodies, spiraling riffs and live solos. Now residing in the Czech Republic, Armstrong is involved in the development and backing of raw new talent, as well as songwriting and promotion work.