The Official Bert Weedon Website

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Thanks to all our contributors over the years for their wonderful comments.

I first found Bert Weedon back in 1966 when I was only 15 and bought my first guitar. I remember picking the strings and wondering what the heck this instrument was all about. I tried to play it using some chord books I came across, but got nowhere. Then I found "Play In A Day" and the whole world looked very different to me! I knew Bert from the TV shows of the time and always admired the man and his guitar style very much, so I knew this book was going to be good. Within a week I was amazed at how much I had learned from him and I was playing in my first band within 3 months of buying his book. I owe this man so much and never quite felt comfortable about never having had the chance to say thanks! Well, now I have! Bert, you are a wonderful musician and a lovely guy! I never met you in the flesh, but through your book I became a first-rate guitarist, just like you! Thanks for giving me the benefit of your experiences, it is just the most amazing gift I ever had! Oh, please forgive me if I mention that I also used your follow-up book "Play Every Day". These were the two best guitar tutors ever written!
Everything I am today, I am because of you Bert! Love ya! All the best to you.
Geo <GBlades@tiscali.co.uk>
Monday, September 26, 2005 at 01:16:58

Hello grandad, I just wanted to say hello. I have missed you very much and hope things are well in England. I hope to hear from you soon. All my love.....Nick
Nicholas Weedon <NickWeedon@hotmail.com>
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 10:44:51

Hi Bert good to see that you keep going
Jim Sharpe <jim.sharpe@ntlworld.com>
Nottingham, England - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 12:31:13

HAPPY DAYS
LYNNE STANLEY
- Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 15:23:44

I would hurry home from school to watch & LISTEN to Bert on the old steam T.V. Never could get that great sound out of my head.I play a bit and really love it.It keeps me feeling young.All thanks to Bert Weedon.
O CALLAGHAN <olivercallaghan@eircom.net>
- Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 18:49:37

i would like to receive newsletters or some more information on bert weeden i think he is great. thankyou for your time
steven howden <stevenhowden@hotmail.com>
enland - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 20:40:04

What happened to the Guild then Bert? when I saw you at Matrgate recently you were playing one of the "funny" machines!!! enjoyed the show God Bless R
Roger Allen <rsca@guitarpluckers.com>
Ramsgate, Kent UK - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:41:34

Hi Bert, Hope you are well....I,m 63 now and i,ve been a fan since the fifties. Nice to contact you
J.C. Livesey
- Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 19:18:59

I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
MGBADA JOE ABA NAIJA <MGBADAJOE@ABA.COM>
ABA NAIJA, ABA BENIN - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 17:03:38

NICKY WEEDON - male - born around 1948 - physically disabled - he attended the Sheiling Curative School - Rudolf Steiner School for children in need of special care - Thornbury Park, Thornbury, Bristol - during the 1960's. You were friends with my brother MICHAEL OCKENDEN. Michael is now 55 & happierly married, but he would dearly love news of his old friend. Can anyone help please? Contact me at ockie55 at aol . help me find Nicky.
Chris Phillips <ockie55@aol.com>
UK - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 23:21:48

Dear Bert, great suit! Where did you get it from?
hamish yano and edwin <stixbalfour@hotmail.com>
london, - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 16:44:12

MR JOHN BRINDLEY WOULD NOT BE THE GUITARIST HE IS TODAY WITHOUT BERT WEEDON. SEE GUTARIST JOHN BRINDLEY AT FLOORSHAKERS.COM.
Andy Till <essntialbass@yahoo.co.uk>
Macclesfield, cheshire England - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 23:41:56

Nice website. Glad to see Bert's still at it. Just one question: How old is Ivy Benson?
Norman Scorbie <normanscorbie@hotmail.com>
UK - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 15:18:17

This is the"nicest" sound I have heard in a long, long time. I only wish I had heard the music of Bert Weedon many years ago. His music should be made more popular in the states. I'm sure there are many like me who are only now being introduced to this style of music. I just love the sound of every piece he plays and want to hear more.
Frances Hauser <matches4me2@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 19:02:44

Hi Bert, I been looking at your play today the Bert Weedon way Video guitar course it is great. Could you please let me know where I could get your guitar books to buy. Love from:Wander Woman"Hazel" Tel:01522-754981 Mobile:07748-535550 e/mail: hazel.holman@talk21.com
Hazel Holman <hazel.holman@talk21.com>
Lincoln LN2 2TU, United Kingdom England - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 00:09:53

I been looking at Bert Weedon's guitar course video and I think this video is great I will learn to play the guitar now it seem so easy. Also I would like to buy some of Bert Weedon's guitar books because my grandson would like to play the guitar as well.
Hazel Adriana Holman <hazel.holman@talk21.com>
Lincoln LN2 2TU, United Kingdom England - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 23:43:51

hi bert, just learnt my first tune after 25 years from your 'play in a day' book, can i have my money back? (only joking) any chance of a few personalised picks? - all the best - adey
adey <beercanandeggs@tiscali.co.uk>
ramsey huntingdon, uk - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 13:39:10

See my previous visit to your website, re meeting at Cranswick East Yorkshire. The date was between 1963-1968, the name of the pub was "The White Horse" and was run at the time by Babs Aitkin. Do you remember the meeting after the show?
Jim Sharpe <jim.sharpe@ntlworld.com>
Nottingham, Notts England - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 22:16:49

I met you after your gig at Cranswick, East Yorkshire and spent about an hour with you. My mother in law of the time played piano at the pub (name escapes me, but it was the middle one of the three pubs). You were astonished as to how much my wifes sister looked like one of the Beverley Sisters. Had to have a Hofner Commitee after seeing you play and since have had most of the Hofner range at one time or another. Have had most versions of your "Play in a Day" books and still play for my own entertainment aged 63, and sing at odd parties. Biggest regret selling the Hofner Commitee. Good to see you are still around. Do you remember our meeting?
Jim Sharpe <jim.sharpe@ntlworld.com>
Nottingham, Notts England - Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 21:39:48

THANKS FOR YOU BOOK. i STARTED GUITAR PLAYING WHEN I WAS 16 YEARS AND STILL PLAYING AT THE AGE OF57 YRS. BLESS YOU BERT.
Dave West <Davsu17@aol.com>
Milton Keynes, UK - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:13:49

You made my childhood special and I have really fond memories.Thanks. Jo.
jo <jo.tarpley@btdigitaltv.com>
U.K. - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 02:50:13

Play in a Day got me off to a great start 32 years ago and I'm still mad on guitar. Thanks Bert.
Mike <mmca470477@aol.com>
LONDON, - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 21:34:06

I saw Bert performing in The Alhambra in Dunfermline in the late 50's.I then bought his Play in a Day book. I'm still playing to this day. Thanks Bert.
Watty Robertson <w-robertson@uk2.net>
Dunfermline, FIFE SCOTLAND - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 08:04:15

Hello Bert and Maggie. I learned to play in the late 50's with Play In A Day when I had Scarlet Fever and was confined to home.Then in 1962 you were Top Of The Bill in Eccles, Manchester when I was part of a lowly house band and you kindly let me play 'Ginchy' to open our spot and you left it out of yours. Ever the Gent! I am Proud to have known you! I still play, 42 years on. cheers Ian
Ian Plant <ianplant8@aol.com>
Wolverhampton, WestMidlands England - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:02:22

Hi Bert, another annual thank you for all the pleasure I've had from the guitar due to your inspiration. Hope you had a good birthday Best wishes Norman
Norman <simplynorman_penrose@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 09:34:55

I started listening to Western popular music in 1966 and was introduced to your wonderful guitar usic around that time. May Providence bless you with many more years of active life with music. D. Suresh Kumar, Bangalore, India
D. Suresh Kumar <dvenu21@yahoo.com>
Bangalore, Karnataka India - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 08:32:24

My dear Bert, I was born mid-forties and first 'met' you via the children's program where, as Uncle Bert, you taught Muriel Young and Neville Whiting how to play the guitar. I immediately purchased 'Play In a Day' and still have the actual copy. After I failed to do any good in ATV's New Faces, I found your entry in the Yellow Pages, and called you unexpectedly for some advice. Instead of slamming the phone down on a time-waster, you gave me ten minutes of your valuable time, and even thanked me for calling. Not many of today's so-called stars would have even granted me ten seconds. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart - you have always been a part of me and always will. God bless from a lifelong fan.
Frederick (Rick) Maskell <rickmaskell@tesco.net>
Pevensey, East Sussex England, UK - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 18:07:58

Many thanks for the YEARS of listening pleasure you have given my family and myself. Best wishes and good luck for the future. From sunny Australia, and we wish you were here!
Geoff Reynolds
Tomakin , New South Wales Australia - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 09:49:39

Hi Bert, Having recently found your web site I felt I simply had to write a few words. I have followed you for over forty years and used to come to the recordings of the old Saturday Club on BBC where I met you a few times. I cannot put into words the contribution I feel that you have made to the modern electric guitar and if you had not descided to become a full time musician when you left the forces what a loss it would have been. I include many of your arrangements in my own guitar work and I have still got the Hofner Golden guitar I purchased from Bells in Surbiton when you first played one on TV. Playes horribly but looks wonderful. Thanks again for all you have been to us also ran guitarists (many of whom would never had played if it had not been for your "play in a day" articles) and may you keep going forever.
John Lucas <johnlucasart@aol.com>
Epsom, Great Britain - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 18:19:51

i have been a fan for too many years to mention! thanks for the pleasure you have given to me over the years with your music. Dave Lyons
david lyons <dave@lyonsfamily.co.uk>
guildford, surrey uk - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 17:13:32

I'm pretty late in making this gesture, but thank you Bert for the simple inspiration from the many kids like me who were born in the mid-forties, and couldn't wait to watch you on those ealry t.v. programes.What a tital wave you started!.....and it's still rolling!!!
Colin Wells <CWStringplucker@aol.com>
Wales - Friday, April 16, 2004 at 11:24:15

My son John asked me what would i like for christmas . The Very Best of BERT WEEDON WAS MY REPLY AND THATS WHAT HE GOT ME THANKYOU BERT FOR THOSE WONDERFUL YEARS WITH THOSE GUITARS God Bless you& maggie
M.W.Horne <michael.horne@btopenworld.com>
fareham. hampshire., United Kingdom - Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 20:03:00

Bert Weedon, inspiration to thousands of guitarists, great entertainer and, in the end, as fine and versatile a musician as you can find. I'm adding a link to here to my own website, if that's OK.
Pete Pointon <petepointon@hotmail.com>
UK - Friday, April 02, 2004 at 16:53:42

Hi bert.play in a day did it for me in 1963,and looking back what an essential and comprehensive tutoral book it was and still is.your the man.best wishes, glyn
glyn knight <tidy@ntlworld.co.uk>
cardiff, south glamorgan - Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 17:46:26

I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
MGBADA JOE ABA NAIJA <MGBADAJOE@ABA.COM>
ABA,NAIJA, ABA NAIJA - Monday, March 08, 2004 at 17:44:58

Hi Bert and Maggie! Superb website! Just wanted to thank you for your visit to the Warwick Shadows club meeting last weekend - I'm sure I can vouch for all who attended that your magic touched everyone there! I was honoured to play bass guitar for you - we (Ian McCutcheon and the two drummers) thoroughly enjoyed the day!!! Give Max and his wife our best regards! After listening to me dads best of bertie cd,i managed to source the bert weedons guitar course video based on the play in a day book,and was blown away by berts passion for the guitar and manner in which he shares it with us guitarists! truly captivated.....and always will be. thanks bert!
keith <keith.k.oliver@blueyonder.co.uk>
essex, england - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 23:23:23
I just wanted to see who has my name and say hi to them, so "HI" and all the best that life can bring. lots of love.
Maggie Weedon <magzzz77@hotmail.com>
Anaheim, Ca Usa - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 03:39:16
Hi Bert A Happy New Year to you and Maggie. Keep well
Norman Johnson <simplynorman_penrose@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, - Saturday, January 03, 2004 at 10:36:16
It's been a while since we first worked together - Workers Playtime from a factory somewhere in Kent! Me with the Four Ramblers, you with the James Moodie Trio! Good days. You don't look a day older, Bert. Regards Denny
denny <dennis.holloway2@btopenworld.com>
milton keynes, bucks - Friday, January 02, 2004 at 18:41:48
Hello Bert I had the pleasure of speaking to you at MUSIC LIVE 2003 in Birmingham this year. It must have given you emense satisfaction to see the interest and delight by all the people there, and the realism of how many people your guitar playing has touched. Best Wishes
Keith Gray <kgsservices@aol.com>
Sheffield, South Yorkshire England - Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 20:37:37
could you tell me. I have the same site in Bulgarian language. May I use your content? I am going to translate it and I will put the link on your site
Galya <Galya>
Sophia, nj bulgaria - Tuesday, December 09, 2003 at 06:12:16
Hi Bert! I bought your Play in a Day book in 1962, I seem to be stuck on page 3, can you help please?
Flat Harry <tuned440@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Saturday, December 06, 2003 at 20:13:47
Hi There Bert, how r u do diddling? Met you at berkenhampsted just last year!! Such a jollyful and pleasurable evening it was to hear you play and then conversate at such lengths after the event. Regards Berty.
Berty Basset <admdirect@aol.com>
LONDON, UK - Saturday, December 06, 2003 at 19:14:51
Met you for the second time at the Music Live Show 2003. Great to see you again and I will visit the site regularly.
Eric Kingdon <eric_kingdon@hotmail.com>
Warwick, UK - Wednesday, December 03, 2003 at 09:52:54
The first record I ever bought was Bert Weedon. when I was 11 years old. 26 years later I am chilling at the PC practicing some tunes on my Guitar. and it is all down to Bert - what a man- Merry chritmas
Michael <Stream1_33@hotmail.com>
Dunamanagh, Northern Ireland Tyrone - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 20:21:50
over the years i have always enjoyed playing guitar, now it a great thing to find other guitar players out ther who were brought up on people like bert weedon and hank marvin and the shadows. keep om playing.
mervyn <mds1@elvis.com>
england - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 19:39:54
Delighted to have found such a great site.I learned guitar aged 14 from Play In A Day, and now aged 50 am awarding myself a Hofner guitar. Bert and Hank - the inspriation for a generation of Brit guitarists.
David Johnson <david@speedgraphic.co.uk>
Alton, Hants UK - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 20:50:01
Hi Bert. well what can i say other than thankyou for the teaching you and many others have assisted me to becomming a great young guitarist at 21 years old.... see you at the Water Rats Ball end of November - i'm the guitarist with the Lonnie Donegan Tribute band
Warren James <warren@warrenjames.net>
Coventry, West Midlands England - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 19:47:59
Bert, I'm 54 now. Istarted learning guitar from you 'Play in a Day' book when I was 12 back in 1961. I turned pro when I was 18, and 36 years later I'm still earning my living playing. (next tour is January 2004 in California). There must be hundreds of guys like me, still playing, still enjoying the thrill of making music, still rockin'. Thank you for ALL that help down the years. God bless, Norman Barratt
Norman Barratt
Newton le Willows, Lancashire UK - Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 14:48:16
Hello Mr Weedon I was the guy with the glasses talking to you outside Boots in Beaconsfield, I passed on your regards to my father who was delighted to hear that I have spoken to you. I think your contribution to the electric guitar can never be over stated, keep on playing and I hope to see you still playing when you are 100 years old. I also admire your modesty after viewing your site which brought a 27 year old guitarist right up to date as to when electric guitar actually started. All guitars players salute you, god bless you!!!!
Alexis Kristyan Fletcher <liveprod@talk21.com>
UK - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 13:48:24
Hi Bert,You kindly signed your name on the album "Rockin at the Roundhouse" circa 1970.My brother in law wants to know if there are collectors who may be interested in purchasing it. Any ideas? Thank you for your wonderful music over the years. Best regards Iris Hills
Iris hills <mail@wendoverabbey.freeserve.co.uk>
england - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 12:13:47
Hi, your site is informative and resourceful
juegos gratis
juegos gratis <msnbox@yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 06:21:11
I started playing in 1960,and am still playing.I started with your book .But ! Trust me...It takes longer than a day .
chalky white <chalky.white001@ntlworld,com>
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 18:56:11
Lutz Eikelmann again, here with my correct URL.
Lutz Eikelmann
- Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 19:21:30
Dear Mr.Weedon, I saw you once at Television in a broadcasting about the 1950s featuring Joe Brown, Lonnie Donegan etc.; the broadcasting finish was a musical medley featuring Chas McDevitt followed by a guitar boogie of yours and then Lonnie brought the "battle" to its climax. Best wishes for you and kind regards, Lutz Eikelmann professional musician & bandleader from Germany; producer of the international Lonnie Donegan tribute-CD 2003/2004
Lutz Eikelmann <eikelmann-hagen@t-online.de>
Wetter, Germany - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 19:20:01
Hi Bert, Thank you for manyu years of pleasure, I have been a fan since your days with theShow Band and Ciral Staplto. I would listen until you had done your spot then switch off. I also whent to see the film the Show Band made. Thanks again.
Mick <catmadhouse@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 12:13:50
Excellent work, I'm very glad to find it.
:-)
Ursel <ursel@alwanda.de>
Heilbronn, Germany - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 17:46:11
Hi Bert We did bump into one another in 1993 when we were both playing at Butlins Bognor Regis, your show was down stairs & ours up, we were backing Twinkle at the time, and YES I did have your Book Play In A Day not sure if it was the 50s or 60s tho' The Website is very interesting, many thanks for the Book. yours Fly.
Fly <fly>
Essex England - Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 16:17:00
Hi, i have never forgotten meeting you at a variety club meeting. I am proud to be one of a few elite lady barkers. My brother has an angel named Matthew (14 years old)and he is very handsome but shy. His parents are computer intellectuals and a little dull. If they will allow me to seal him away to london during this summer school vacation, i wonder if he could meet you in the hope that you could inspire him to the creative dark side. May happines be by you side alsways. hugs cathy Whitehead.
cathy whitehead <cw.business@talk21.com>
London, - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 08:37:38
hi bert i loved your play in a day forget steve vai yngwie malmsteen your the best
hilda <
- Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 21:04:24
Bert, over thirty years ago I had the pleasure of playing your Guild Manhattan and you asked how I learnt to play. It was through your books Play in a Day and Play Every Day I taught myself back in the late fifties. I have been playing ever since and would like to thank you for 46 years of pleasure. Your signed photograph is still a prized possession and a reminder of the last time we met in 1972. Happy memories and best wishes.
Owen Mayo <owen.mayo@ntlworld.com>
Burntwood, Staffs uk - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 14:09:50
Hi Bert, I love your music, you are the greatest! Greetings from Austria!Roland
Roland <roland.mayr@webpim.at>
Austria - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 11:07:37
Great Site.Great Guitarist Cheers Clive
Clive Mears <clive.mears@btinternet.com>
Reading, England - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 14:42:58
Great Site great, guitarist,if you carry on practicing Bert! you be better than Joe Brown. Cheers CBM Drummer Reading
clive mears <clive.mears@btinternet.com>
Reading, England - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 14:33:36
i too started with your book, and i like probably lots of other guitarists "curse" your name when they cannot play a simple sounding riff, and think why did i ever take up this instrument of torture, and the answer, for the hours and years of pleasure it has given, including some of the more famous musicians a good financial recompense. ps how about coming to the south coast to demonstrate you craft.
graham potter <n/a>
bournemouth, england - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 14:00:25
Excellent site. Keep up the good work.
<johngeorge77@netscape.net>
USA, USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 05:17:34
As a guitar teacher Bert's playing has been an (surprising)inspiration to many of my students. Quality playing is hard to find these days - Thanks!
Richard Batty <belfrymusic@btopenworld.com>
Bury, Huntingdon, Cambrridgeshire England - Friday, May 30, 2003 at 15:47:35
In the late fifties and early sixties as a budding guitarist,one of my school friends was your nephew Tony.I always hoped that one day he would ask me into his house and you would be there,and you would show me all I needed to know,it didn't happen but the hope that it might inspired me to practice and learn so that now at the age of 55 I still may not play as well as you,but I definately enjoy it just as much.You showed the world what a wonderful instrument the guitar is.Thank you.
Michael Bagridge <m,bagridge@btopenworld.com>
Wickford, Essex UK - Saturday, May 24, 2003 at 00:00:55
I bought your book Learn in a day, was able to play a couple of tunes by the end of the day. :o) My brother is the more talented of us all. marwee@hotmail.com
Mark Weedon <marwee22@hotmail.com>
Warrington, Cheshire England - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 14:50:10
The"Daddy"of Britains Electric Guitarists,a legend only equalled by Chet Atkins. Bought Play in a Day many years ago had a few Electrics since ,currently strumming a Burns Marquee.
Phil Couper <K.couper@ntlworld>
Portsmouth, U.K. - Monday, May 19, 2003 at 09:13:58
Kia Ora Bert. I was born in "Pompey" in 47 and came to Aussie in 67. The first 20 years of my life was influenced by the begining of TV and all the great shows we had as kids. In our early teens we soaked up the early days of "Pop" music and no one was more influential than you Bert. I played and still play a Bass Guitar and I llove my jazz and the blues, thanks Bert for the great times you gave to a whole generation who grew up with your style. Now I live in New Zealand and 'kiwi's' know you well. All the best and Kia ora. Pita March
peter march <pmarch1@bigpond.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 18:39:53
My younger brother inherited the musical talent. He began with Play In A Day. I went to see you at Hull's New Theatre some years ago and was impressed with your low key entrance. You walked unassumingly on stage carrying a Yamaha amp and a guitar and proceeded to play. The audience was hooked at once. No banks of Vox AC30's for you, eh? I would have loved to have met you after the show but I was ' dissuaded ' from pursuing it. Take care and keep the music coming.
Graham C. Marshall <rockhouse@rockhouse.karoo.co.uk>
Kingston upon Hull, England - Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 01:43:15
Happy Birthday Bert! All the best!
G L Wilson <gl.wilson@ntlworld.com>
Oxford, UK - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 18:52:08
Happy Birthday. Best wishes to the man who inspired me to play guitar (& practice every day). Have a great birthday
Brian E. Clark <brian.e.clark@ntlworld.com>
Stopsley, Beds England - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 17:44:01
Thanks for being such a great ambassador for the guitar. In this day and age there are not too many true gentlemen. Wishi g you and yours health and happiness on your birthday, which you share with my own dad. Warmest regards, Mark Fahey.
Mark Fahey <m.fahey1@ntlworld.com>
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire England - Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 17:32:17
nice page
jan
- Friday, May 09, 2003 at 10:23:46
Hi Bert Happy Birthday. Have a good one. They keep rolling round don't they. It doesn't seem five minutes since I was sitting in my bedroom trying to play Nashville Boogie note for note to your record. While I'm on how about having a gig spot on the web site. It would give us fans a chance to see you in person. I was a bit miffed last year when a message was posted on the site from somebody who'd gone to see you in a show at Stockport.I didn't see it advertised and I could have got to that one. It's ages since I saw you at the Grand Theatre be nice to see you again. Anyway thanks again for the hours of pleasure your inspiration has given me. Have a good day. Norman.
Norman Johnson <simplynorman_penrose@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, England - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 09:27:14
what a superb performance last night at the playhouse by Bert.enjoyed every second...............
robin <robin.barker@btinternet.com>
weston-super-mare, somerset united kingdom - Monday, May 05, 2003 at 07:49:22
BEEN A FAN FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER,LOVE YOUR STYLE LOVE YOUR SOUND, GREAT MUSIC TO HEAR AS LONG AS YOUR AROUND.
TONY TYLER <ATIGGERTYLER@AOL.COM>
LONDON, ENGLAND - Monday, May 05, 2003 at 00:00:21
Hi Bert. Do you remember my Dad Laurie Guyatt of Andover if you do and you have any stories please tell all. Hilary
Hilary Guyatt <paulreay@ntlworld.com>
Portsmouth, Hampshire England - Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 19:13:22
hi all my father in law is mad on bert....but heres my problem. im trying to get a signed personalised picture for him to make his year...can any of yous guys give me some help in tracking my weedon down or how can i contact him to see if its possible to arrange...take care and be seeing yous
donny <donnymarnock@yahoo.com>
near glasgow, scotland - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 19:51:54
Thank you for producing such a down to earth site. As a writer I can tell you are a skilled communicator. Thanks again.

Davenport, New York US - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 21:14:58
Bert, I used your 'play in a day' book. it's fantastic, mines a signed copy so I keep it near all the time
Adam Stafford <adam@freshegg.com>
Worthing, West Sussex UK - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 17:40:43
Hi!It's a great website! I love your Guitar Boogie, and Ginchy. Regards from north!Rune
Rune Moe <rune.moe@hig.no>
Gjovik, Oppland Norway - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 11:39:17
Sending love and best wishes your way! God bless you!
Sharon <saw@pedalsteel.us>
Nashville, TN USA - Monday, March 24, 2003 at 16:05:56
Dear Bert,I'm sorry I killed you off, in my article for andthebeatstillgoeson. I was thinking of Lonnie and had one of those old person thing....brain block. I have admired you for years, and can go back to your, "How to play in a day" featured in the TitBits magazine. Once again I,m sorry for my slip and hope it didn't upset anybody. Yours sincerely.
Wayne Fontana <fontanauk@aol.com>
Glssop, Derbyshire U.K. - Monday, March 24, 2003 at 08:37:05
I am after the, ' Pick a chord, Bert Weedon's short cut guitar guide with instant chord finder' and i cant find it anywhere can someone please help, as my grandfather would really love to have this book, as it was stolen from his library
Stuart Wilson <stuartwilson1978@hotmail.com>
Manchester, UK - Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 20:53:43
Hi Bert! We last met at my brother's funeral. I love your website and it is good that a person such as yourself should have such a classy website. I have a website now WWW.peterbuddguitar.com and basically I owe it all to you! If I had not learned "guitar boogi shuffle" I would not have joined a group as the lead guitarist in the 50's. Because i knew how to play it and also knowing a C7 chord I was hired on the spot, and of cause living with a brother who was a genious helped quite a bit. So many many thanks for all you've done for us guitarist's. Boy! I'm still wondering about the producer heading on "blue Guitar?" How did a Budd name get on it. All the best. Peter C. Budd.
Peter C. Budd <p.budd@sbcglobal.net>
Chicago, Illinois USA - Friday, March 14, 2003 at 01:31:33
hey im related to you sumhow although I'd like to know how. If it's any help my grandad was Sid Weedon. Do you have any idea who I am or who he is? email to the address i left pleasesam holding
sam holding <bouncycastlesaresocool@hotmail.com>
england - Saturday, March 08, 2003 at 20:57:58
Dear Bert, Many thanks for the years of pleasure that you have given me all because my Dad bought me a £10 acoustic, a plectrum and your Play in a day book.Im 52 now and still playing, mostly for my own enjoyment, but it was you that started the whole thing off for me.Thanks again.
Larry <lwr303@hotmail.com>
St.Andrews, Fife Scotland - Saturday, March 08, 2003 at 00:59:00
Hi i've always appreciated your guitar playing and i still remember your t.v. days with Wally Whyton and Muriel Young and ollie beak & fred barker the puppets
chaz martin <chaz@martindart.fsnet.co.uk>
london, uk - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 22:00:46
Hi Bert & Maggie,I met you at the Pipeline Convention a couple of years back when you very kindly signed my 22 Golden Guitar Greats LP sleeve. You started it all for me with that album. Thank you
Tony Hoffman <hoffers@btinternet.com>
York, UK - Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 13:36:55
Great web site found almost by accident. Thanks to Bert for being the first influence on me (musically) even now after almost fifty years of playing guitar& banjo I still think back to "the" book and to scribbling down cord shapes which you showed on "Magpie" for friends Keep up the great work
Pete Finucane <banjoman9@hotmail.com>
Basingstoke, UK - Friday, February 21, 2003 at 15:26:17
Long may you play, Good Luck
William Degnan <w.degnan@surrc.gla.ac.uk>
East Kilbride, - Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 16:42:29
i love your hair style, your music. You are a true gentleman guitar hero for me. Long live the king.all the best. Naeem
Naeem <naeemasif@hotmail.com>
london, uk - Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 15:51:21
I picked up a lot of old LP in a bargain market. There was a LP from BW. I love the instrumental music-the guitar music-I like the BW's way to play music. I found this webpage and I want congratulate BW for his excellent playing. I shall visit soon your site. Bye-bye. Eduardo.
eduardo ibarra s. <eduibasan@netscape.net>
limache, chile - Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 04:56:27
I've enjoyed all your recordings since the early 60s. Would love to have all your recordings available in the CD format!
PUAY LIANG, LOW (MICHAEL) <puaylianglow@yahoo.com>
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE SINGAPORE - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 14:19:31
I've enjoyed all your recordings since the early 60s. Would love to have all your recordings available in the CD format!
PUAY LIANG, LOW (MICHAEL) <puaylianglow@yahoo.com>
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE SINGAPORE - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 14:19:30
Been waiting for Bert's site for nearly forty years. Excellent,joy to read.Thank you.
Steve Hodgetts <steve.hodgetts@ntlworld.com>
Derby, UK - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 20:15:13
Hi Bert i was told in the seventies id got a gig one night, and to go to Burton's brewery in burton upon trent.as a guitarist and drummer i went to play drums that night with my hammond man, i set up my kit and wow there setting up his stuff was my idl, no i cant be. but bert backing you on drums was a pleasure, i was in a daze backing you. i could not make a mistake not with such a pro out front. and i cant read music but you didn't just give me the dots, you asked if i wanted them, my reply was no thanks vie got your play in a day book. i suffered a stroke 6 years ago, and then told id got m/s im in hospital but nothing can take away backing you bert. my answer to people who ask me what was he like, my answer is his fingers are like bees wings. god bless you bert and maggie thanks for the memories, saw you once in payns music shop in coventry years before buying blank paper i had to step back,theres god of the guitar going by.Allen
Allen Parsons <PrsnsAllen@aol.com>
Warwickshire, England - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 15:13:18
I started plying guitar to I believe one of your play in a day recrds back in the early seventys. My son now wishes to play & was looking for your play in a day CD or video...is ti available in the USA.....you have helped many many people start.....hop eyou carry on helping many many more Bert........David
David Bickerdyke <davidbickerdyke@hotmail.com>
Magnolia, Texas USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 01:42:41

Hey I really like your site. I have found some of the information here helpfull. Thanks :)
Joe D.

Joe <j_dirt@hotmail.com>
Memphis, TN US - Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 03:12:07
Thanks for starting me off 40 years ago! and I'm still at it. Still enjoy my playing. Can't imagine a life without the old guitar!
Rod Farmer
UK - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 18:08:10
Hello Bert and Maggie, you may not remember me I was a friend of Jim's (Marshall) about 7 years ago. I recommended Bert's book 'play in a day' to a friend and looked on the internet to find it for him and came accross your website. It's fabulous! I work in London now as a Web Developer, a big change from being a barmaid in the Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford. Hope you are both well, and have a wonderful New Yearlove Sian x
Sian Allen <sian.allen@e-penna.com>
Milton Keynes, UK - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 13:47:58
I used to play guitar, though not that well, back in the 60's in England where I grew up, and was once the proud owner of a Hofner Committee. I recently bought an acoustic guitar and am trying to teach myself all over again. Anybody know if you can still get the Bert Weedon shaped pick? - I always found it the best shaped pick to usePeter
Peter Harrison <p_and_c@fishbytes.net>
Mason, Ohio USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 21:30:33
Cool website. I've only just heard Bert's music from his inclusion on the 'Best Air Guitar Ever 2' album (I'm more of a metal / nu metaller) but I'll certainly be checking out some more!!! As guitarist myself (albeit a rather poor one!), does anyone know a link where I can get the guitar tab for 'Guitar Boogie Shuffle'. If you do, e-mail me. Thanks.
David <mosh_and_go28@hotmail.com>
Workington, England - Monday, December 16, 2002 at 08:43:24
hi there ppl cool site(tho i havnt looked around yet)
Dean Pope <dean_pope2001@hotmail.com>
-, - - - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 19:13:36
hello! i am your cousin donald's granddaughter! thought i would check out this site! bye!
megan weedon <meganweedon@hotmail.com>
england - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 19:12:37
nice page
Bert
- Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 16:38:08
your page is awesome, all the best
alejandra <alejandra77@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 21:53:35
Thanks Bert it is a very clear and userfriendly site I logged on for a friend atwork he is only 20 and never heard of you he is learning the guitar and I am sure your tutor book will be of great help to him keep on playing Ken
Ken Nurney <ken@knurney46.fsnet.co.uk>
- Friday, November 22, 2002 at 15:46:47
Friday 8th Novermber 2002.I have just come back from a charity gala in Stockport Manchester (uk) And live on stage was Bert Weedon Playing his Guitar what a man for his age and still playing.Thanks Bert for a grate night. also the Rats and coronation street stars.
John <yourwine@hotmail.com>
Manchester, UK - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 01:02:44
This week we lost a great friend of all guitarists certainly of my generation.Lonnie Donegan. Bert has always been my inspiration and the guitarist who I have always tried to copy. Lonnie however was the one who inspired thousands in this country to actually buy their first guitar learn three chords and skiffle away to their hearts content. We have all followed different players and styles since those days but I'm sure all you other Bert fans will join me in saying thanks and God bless you Lonnie,
norman johnson <simplynorman@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 22:07:50
thanks bert you are my homework and this site has help me lots
charlotte
- Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 18:04:09
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Weedon,I have only recently discovered your excellent official Bert Weedon website, so I thought I would e-mail you and add my name to the multitude of Bert's fans. Belated congratulations to Bert on being awarded the O.B.E.Both my mother, who like Bert is an octogenarian, and myself have enjoyed Bert's music for many years, and we have most of Bert's vinyl albums on the Contour label, although I have yet to buy any CDs. We were privileged to see Bert perform live on one occasion, at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend during the late seventies, although I cannot remember the exact year. I remember that there was a supporting act, a duo called The Symbolics, but of course, it was Bert who had the audience rocking in the aisles!Like many teenagers inspired by Bert and also The Shadows, I dabbled with the electric guitar, although I must admit that my first 'guitar hero' was Wout Steenhuis, the master of the Hawaiian steel guitar, so I started off trying to emulate Mr. Steenhuis, having bought a couple of second-hand steel guitars, but I could never find the correct tuning, and information was very scarce. Unfortunately, I also didn't get around to buying 'Play In A Day', which is why to this day I cannot play guitar (well that's my excuse anyway)!!Best wishes to you both, from two long-standing fans.Bye for now.David and Ivy Hewett
David <david.hewett01@btopenworld.com>
- Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 22:54:35
hi uncel bert and aunty maggie just thought i would leave a nice message to say hi from Roma Matthew and Rebeccap.s mum says how are you
Rebecca Warrillow <bambee37@hotmail.com>
birmingham, uk - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 15:45:10
At the tender young age of 52 I attended my first Bert Weedon concert at The Thameside Theatre in Grays. I have been playing guitar since 17 and still write and record songs about the area in which I live. (South East Essex). These I share mainly with older people who enjoy drawing upon cherished memories.Tonight I have been given a brief insight into a remarkable man and musician and I am can only stand back and admire his talent and enthusiasm for 'living' for his music which he still kindly allows us to share with him.Thank you Bert Weedon for tonight's lesson of your on going love affair with guitar music. I have learnt a lot but realise that there is infinitum riches still to enjoy in coming years that God allows me to enjoy on this wonderful planet of his.Thanks Bert Chris Jones
Chris Jones <JonesPIERTALK@aol.com>
England - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 09:20:00
'Play In A Day'...?! Hello Bert..I want my money back....I still can't play as well as you...!!! You are a true living legend..I really mean that..you were a great inspiration to me when I first picked up a guitar way back in the late 50's...1850's that is Bert!..And many years after I saw you perform in a local club and I was full of admiration for you over the way you handled that guitar and entertained us all..you soon had the place jumping and you are still able to show us aspiring guitarists a few tricks or more...may you continue forever which I'm sure you will..and now it's a great pleasure to be able to say thank you in this way on your own site...I'm so glad you were around when I first picked up a guitar....a true musician and a gentleman..
Adrian Bartholomew <ade34346@aol.com>
Gosport, Hampshire England - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 16:43:40
Been a fan since the early 60s, and still am, as you are one of the greatest, a true superstar. God Bless you Bert
David Peters
Cornwall England - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 18:16:29
Hi Bert fantastic Web site ask the people at EMI to release your old recordings as iam still collecting your music .Thanks for some great guitar music.Your fan Ron.
Ronnie Mc Givern <@hotmail.com>
Manchester, - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 21:17:12
Brilliant music an insperation to me and many others to have a go im still having ago and enjoying it guitar playing that is.CHEERS ALL THE BEST KEEP IT UP .
Bert Noble
CREDITON., DEVON ENGLAND - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 22:39:28
Hello Bert. I got your Play in a Day video as a gift when I got my guitar. Just to let you know I am doing my best and your video helps loads but I have very small hands. Never mind I'll get there. Keep up the great work and congratulations on your OBE.Tracy
Tracy <tracy_2000@ntlworld.com>
Glasgow, Scotland - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 18:14:52
Just got a copy of the 45rpm: "Guitar Boogie Shuffle" on Top Rank. Great record. Keep up the good work, Bert.
Matthew
England - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 09:12:08
Hello Bert,belated congratulations on your 80th,thanks for starting me off with your amazing guitar tutor,learnt all the chords in the back and found I could read chords and play in me dads dance band!If you are playing in the norfolk area if I can get a free night I would like to see you play again but we are all ships that pass in the night in this business!Don Sanford lives in this part of the world now and I have done the odd gig with him,perhaps you remember Don from the 60s anyway hope to see you soon Mick Betts
Mick Betts <musikman@.com>
Norwich, England - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 17:36:33
Dear Bert,I doubt you will remember me, but I visited you at your home in Harrow back in the early 1960's. I was playing lead guitar in those days and our band's drummer, Mick, came with me. You invited us into your home and, with Mick playing "drums" on a matchbox, you gave us a private performance of "Over the Rainbow" on your Guild guitar. I later saw you in 1970 performing in Jersey - a great performance. You played a piece of music which, I believe, involved playing 1000 notes in just a minute or two - one of the fastest pieces I have ever heard. Well, I'm still playing my Stratocaster, but only for my own amusement now. I just wanted to say "Thank You" for your hospitality on our visit to you in the '60s and for the years of enjoyment you have given me in listening to your music. How about a new album??Kind regards,John Larner.
John Larner <john@tor-cottage.co.uk>
Kingsbridge, Devon UK - Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 22:54:17
many thanks for all the great music that you have played over the past years i first heard your music many years ago and have never looked back since thanks again
dave gribble <worledge@btopenworld.com>
penzance, cornwall united kingdom - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 20:56:55
Dear Bert and Maggie, thank you very much for a great time when i visited you with matthew. I had a great day and i hope 2 see you again. thank you also for tuning my guitar, i am very grateful. keep playing guitar, and so will I.David x
David <davemerrick42@hotmail.com>
London, Surrey England - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 16:40:27
I have enjoyed Burt Weedon's music for many years, ever since my dad played his music when I was young, and I will continue to enjoy his music, Burt Weedon's Guitar playing will Inspire alot of young hopefulls to play, I have had a go at playing the Guitar many years ago, but didn't take it up, but at 32 years old now I just like listering to his music, anyway Thank you Burt Weedon for your great music, and for the excellant website as well and Inspiring alot of young people to play the Guitar.Best wishes.
John Horne <john_horne@btopenworld.com>
Chevening, Kent UK - Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 10:25:52
Hello Burt Weedon I am only 9 years of age. I still love your music.everybody at lowmownmedows call me burt like your name.I like your play in a day vidio.
William Sampson <asampson@talk21.com>
Crook , Co Durham United Kingdom - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 21:56:33
Burt Weedon, such an inspiration to anyone learning the guitar! Lent my copy of "play in a day" to someone 20years ago, never got it back. Just bought the video. Wont be lending that out!Regards Alan
Alan Sampson <asampson@talk21.com>
Crook, Co Durham United Kingdom - Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 17:28:49
HI BERT ENJOYED OUR CHAT AT THE G.O.W.R. TRIBUTE DINNER TO MAX BYGRAVES LAST TUESDAT .NOW YOU PLAY FENDER LETS ORGANISE" AN EVENING WITH BERT WEEDON SHOW" I WILL SPEAK TO MIKE SHEFRAS AT OUR NEXT MEETING.IT WILL BE A SELL OUTVERY BEST REGARDS JOHN
JOHN BROWN /LONDON CHAIRMAN /FENDER CLUB <JOHN.BROWN@FORBESDIRECT.CO.UK>
LONDON, UK - Saturday, August 03, 2002 at 12:19:22
Hi Bert,Just found your site on a link from the Water Rats. Just like to say thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have given us aver the years. Best, John Brennan
John Brennan <info@john-brennan.co.uk>
Leicestershire UK - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 11:58:39
Hello Bert. Long time no see, but glad to know you're keeping well. Just browsing a bit of dad's history and came across your site. Whoever would have imagined this as a way of saying hello, all those years ago! Keep well and if you're interested in making another 'dance' album, just let us know. Best wishes to you and your family. from Tommy jr, Philip and Lily Sanderson.
Tommy Sanderson jr <maestro.uk@virgin.net>
London, England - Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 10:13:08
You truly taught the world to play; may God be thanked for giving you this great talent, which you now use for so much charitable work. Your wonderful smile helps to brighten so many dull days! Be happy!
Steve George <entsman@worldaccess.co.uk>
Blackpool, UK - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 12:39:47
I am a great fan of yours
kirsty gray <kirstygray1982@yahoo.co.uk>
poland, iowa usa - Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 10:41:46
Hello Bert Thankyou very much for the plectrum you donated to our guitar societythe club is attracting players from all over the midlands Regards MALC (Drums)
Malc Phillips <Malcolmp54@aol.com>
Leicester, Leicestershire uk - Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 22:34:34
I also bought 'play in a day' many, many years ago along with you picks. Unfortunately they went along with my 'Hofner' when I emigrated to Canad from England in 1972. Congrats of the OBE, you deserve it for the pleasure you have giving over a very long time. Good Health and happiness. Hi, to any of my school friends at Edmonton County Grammar (1957-1962), I used to be known as 'TED' or 'Yul' then, and any of my 'old' teachers!!Truly, Ed
Ed Baxter <edjbaxter@yahoo.com>
London, Ontario Canada - Monday, July 08, 2002 at 21:21:41
Loved your "play in a day" tutor book. Still trying to complete the exercises after 40 years - its been a long "day" but a great inspiration! I am waiting for book 2!
Peter Davidson <peter@hollyh.freeserve.co.uk>
England - Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 16:38:45
ich bin selbst gitarrist seitvielen jahren.ich habe sehr viele aufnahmen vom b.weedon.es fehlen mir noch einige.viele grüsse an ihm!!!!!!!!!!
udo kosemund <udo.kosemund@tiscalinet.de>
norddeich/ostfriesland, germany - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 15:46:26
Hi Bert. I still have your "Play In a Day" and a Bert Weedon plectrum from 1960 (saved for posterity, of course). My first guitar in that era was a Hofner Verithin which I still have and love. I still recall being inspired by your solo of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" on a kids show that you used to host with Muriel Young. Like many others, may I thank you for getting me started. You're the best.
John Millis <john.millis@oracle.com>
Boston, Massachusetts USA - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 19:03:47
Ive just started to discover the exciting world of the guitar and your set of videos (play today the bert weedon way) have already begun to inspire me and i just thought this would be a good time to say thank you.
Sean Lynch <Leftbehind22@hotmail.com>
London, England - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 22:32:17
Bert Weedon - you wrote my life. C F G7 There is a Tavern in the Town. I seem to remember you did Flamenco recordings under a nom de guerre. What did you call yourself and are they available as we speak over the cyber thing. Happy christmas, Merry birthday whatever!
alan whittle <alan.whittle@ntlworld.com>
Nottingham, England - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 21:23:43
Hello Bert and MaggieHope to see you both next time I'm in Amersham. Love to you both.Martin & Liz Taylor
Martin Taylor