Signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records in 1973, Silver was based in the States for a while and toured the USA with the likes of Dory Previn and Ashford & Simpson. In fact during his time under contract to Rocket he actually had a chance encounter with John Lennon – ask him what they discussed and he will tell you “Liverpool FC” – Mike has been a supporter since childhood as was Lennon! His ability to write and perform songs, which transcend many guitar and musical styles, has been recognised by the likes of The Moody Blues’...

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