The Story of Guitar Heroes promotional artwork - On the left: Shiny, silver text that looks as if it's made from blades, reads: The Story of Guitar Heroes. On the right: Three guitarists mid-performance. Underneath, text reads: Featuring the music of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Hank Marvin, Jimmy Page, Slash and many more. In the background, five electric guitars lined up with stage lights shining from above.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

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One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era.

Renowned for its highly versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars.

Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more!

★★★★★ ‘Every lick is expertly played by highly experienced, gifted musicians’– Time Out

‘A great show for guitar players and music fans in general’ – Jennifer Batten (guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck)


The Northcott is a seated venue and tickets are sold as such. We want everyone to enjoy themselves, so please consider those around you while you’re having a good time and only get up on your feet when encouraged by the cast to do so. Seated dancing is always encouraged!

★★★★★

‘Every lick is expertly played by highly experienced, gifted musicians’

Time Out

‘A great show for guitar players and music fans in general’

Jennifer Batten (guitarist for Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck)

This performance contains smoke/haze

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Date
Saturday 1st Mar 2025
Time
07:30 PM
Price
£30.00
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