WHAT has Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards and Denbigh man David Stewart Jones got in common?
The answer is they both perform on the new album from reggae genius Lee "Scratch" Perry.
But while Keith only features on one of the tracks - Book of Moses, Stewart as he is known to friends, plays on three songs - the title track Revelation, Run For Cover and Weather Man.
Stewart, aged 44, has been involved with music for more than three decades and has a long relationship with Perry as well as the producer of the album Steve Marshall.
Stewart, who lived in Denbigh for 40 years before moving to Johnstown, first met them way back in the 1980s when he was a session musician in London and their friendship has flourished.
"It was great to be asked to play on this new album.
"The feel is roots reggae. I
"'m more of a folky blues player myself but I have all kinds of different influences and can adapt well," said Stewart.
"Steve gave me three tracks to play on and Keith has one, so I guess I have one up on him!"
"I'm told that they sent someone round to pick Keith up to come to the studio, when the driver got to his house there was no reply at the door.
“He went to see what was happening and it turned out Keith was in his front room with the headphones on listening to Buddy Holly.
"It is great to be on the same CD as Keith Richards, the man is such a legend.
"We did the recording down in Somerset in April.
“Keith had already done his work so I didn't meet him.
"I think I will write to him and ask him to come over to Wrexham to play a set, see what happens."
Stewart said he is really keen to get Keith to do some acoustic sets in the area and could imagine him playing at Denbigh Town Hall, Rhyl Pavilion or William Aston Hall.
Another famous musician, Willie Nelson, was also lined up to appear on the album but Stewart said unfortunately plans changed at the eleventh hour.
Stewart, who is also an electrician, said he was the last guitarist to put his music down for Revelation.
"There were three tracks for recording, but I was finished in just four and a half hours. We were very pleased with the way everything went, it just flowed."
Stewart has built up an enviable collection of guitars over his time in the music industry and the strangest place he has ever played is at the top of Moel Famau!
But when pressed about which one is the favourite he plumps for a tobacco sunburst coloured Fender Stratocaster which dates back more than a quarter of a century.
Stewart has got plenty of projects on the go to keep him busy including teaching eager budding guitarists and his work with the Paul Sturman Band who are playing at The Griffin in Llanbedr DC on September 11.
"At the moment we are really busy gigging and with recording sessions.
"There are plans for a CD to be coming out," added Stewart.