Mike Varney - Guitar Player Magazine's Spotlight Column

Guitar Player Magazine's Spotlight Column

Mike Varney began his "Spotlight" column in Guitar Player magazine in 1982 as a vehicle for discovering preeminent talent among the magazine's readership. His monthly column featured many so-called hometown heroes who sent in demos to showcase their abilities. Several players who were featured received opportunities to record with Shrapnel Records.

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