Reggae musician Eddy Grant takes time out from guitar shopping to tell us what he loves about London.
Eddy Grant has had a music career spanning 30 years. His worldwide hit Electric Avenue sold more than one million copies and other singles include UK No.1 I Don't Wanna Dance and Gimme Hope Jo'anna.
Eddy Grant grew up in London, after moving from Guyana as a young child.
Interview: March 2009
Q: What's the best play, gig, or comedy act you've been to in London recently?
A: I saw Jersey Boys and I thought it was absolutely brilliant. I've also seen Mamma Mia! and I'd recommend it.
Q: What's your favourite London icon?
A: For sheer front, it has to be Centre Point. From what I know of its history, the builder was a bit of a rebel.
Q: Where did you last eat out in London?
A: There's a vegetarian place off Oxford Street, next door to Radha Krishna Temple – I can't remember the name of it but I eat there when I'm in town.
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Q: What's your favourite shop in London?
A: It's a guitar shop called Music Ground. I'm in there right now!
Q: What's your favourite hidden gem in London?
A: Hampstead Heath – I spent my whole childhood playing there. I visited it recently and it's still beautiful.
Q: If you were Mayor for the day what would you do or change?
A: I'd ban cars from London.
Q: What's your favourite music venue in London?
A: The Royal Albert Hall – if you could get it!
Q: Your music has been influenced by the sounds of lots of different places, such as the Caribbean. Is there anything about London that has inspired you musically?
A: I spent a large part of my childhood growing up in Hampstead. The aggregation of people, the multicultural society, you can't help but be influenced by it.
Q: What do you miss about London?
A: The availability to meet my needs. I can easily get things I need like parts for my guitar – it's a fair exchange for the weather!
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