Gibraltar is aBritish overseas territory with many musical influences. Rock based music is undergoing a renaissance with a multitude of local bands playing original material and covers. Local venues have begun acceptingGibraltarian bands and those from nearby Spain, resulting in a varied mix of live performances every weekend as well as some weekday nights.
Musicians from Gibraltar includeCharles Ramirez, the first guitarist invited to play with theRoyal College of Music Orchestra,[1] and successful rock bands likeBreed 77,Melon Diesel andTaxi.
The best known Gibraltarian musician isAlbert Hammond,[2] who has had top 10 hits in the UK & US, and has written many songs for international artists such asWhitney Houston,Tina Turner andJulio Iglesias among many others.
Concerts in Gibraltar by well known international acts have recently given local acts a showcase for original material in their supporting roles. These includeSurianne supportingSuzanne Vega, Sarah Howard supportingSteve Hogarth,Jetstream supportingAli Campbell andJessie J and SuperWookie supportingMarillion[3] at the annualGibraltar Music Festival.
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