I was a student at the time - supposed to be degree in Business Studies but I learned more about playing guitar than about business. It was through attending Monday nights at Hop Poles that I got to see some world class players as mentioned above and was able to see how they do d it. It improved my playing no end. Also nobody has mentioned Michael Chapman who was my favourite and a superb guitarist. I saw him at Hop Poles several times.
Thanks for the memories.