Win signed copies of Kevin Armstrong’s new album ‘Run’

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Kevin Armstrong is the guitarist you may never have heard of, but have most certainly heard. He has had a stellar career since the early 1980s as sidekick for David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Sinéad O’Connor, Prefab Sprout, Thomas Dolby, Transvision Vamp and host of others. He has played with a huge range of stars from Roy Orbison to Brian Eno.  Grace Jones to Paul McCartney, Sandie Shaw to the Eagles of Death Metal, Gil Evans to Alien Sex Fiend. Kevin continues to tour the world with Iggy Pop. Kevin started out as an Oval Records artist in 1981 with his band Local Heroes SW9. They made two albums, Drip Dry Zone and How The West Was Won. Kevin then went on to work as a guitarist, writer, producer and bandleader for many well known artists, including David Bowie and Morrissey. He continues to write and produce his own songs as well as touring with legendary singer Iggy Pop.

Kevin played guitar for Bowie at Live Aid and on Absolute Beginners

Kevin was also known as the unofficial fifth member of Tin Machine. And co-wrote Run and Outside with Bowie.

Competition! NOW CLOSED, the winners will be notified shortly. Thanks to all who entered.

Kevin has very kindly given us a couple of signed copies of his brand new album ‘Run’, the album features both songs Kevin wrote with Bowie, Run and Outside.

For a chance to win a copy, simply answer the following question…

In what year did Kevin first work with Bowie?

Answers by email to competitions@davidbowienews.com

*1 entry per person*

Competition is open worldwide and closes at midnight (UK time) on Sunday March 31st.

Kevin’s album is out now and can be purchased on CD here

You can follow Kevin via his website here

And on Facebook here