Guthrie Govan
Known for Acting
Born December 27, 1971
Place of Birth Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
Guthrie Govan (born 27 December 1971) is an English guitarist and guitar teacher, known for his work with the bands the Aristocrats, Asia, GPS, the Young Punx and the Fellowship, as well as his solo project Erotic Cakes. More recently, he has collaborated with Steven Wilson and Hans Zimmer. He is a noted guitar teacher, working with the UK magazine Guitar Techniques, Guildford's Academy of Contemporary Music, Lick Library, and formerly the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Govan was named "Guitarist of the Year" by Guitarist magazine in 1993.
Filmography
Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
2017
as Self - Guitar
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025
as Self
Asia: America: Live in the USA
2003
as Guitar
Steven Wilson: 4 ½
2016
as self
Steven Wilson: The Raven That Refused to Sing (and Other Stories)
2013
as self
The Aristocrats - Boing, We'll Do It Live!
2012
as guitar
Guthrie Govan Live at Tone Merchants
2005
The Aristocrats - Culture Clash Live!
2015
as Guthrie Govan
GPS - Two Seasons - Live In Japan Vol 1
2007
as Guitar
The Aristocrats - The Legend of Tres Caballeros
2015
GPS - Two Seasons - Live In Japan Vol 2
2007
as Guitar
The Aristocrats - The Making of DUCK
2024
Asia: In Concert
2009
as Guitar
Steven Wilson: Hand. Cannot. Erase.
2015
Accept the Mystery: The Making of The Aristocrats' "Culture Clash"
2013
The Aristocrats - You Know What...? Deluxe Edition Bonus DVD
2019