Gus MacGregor
Born in Blackpool, MacGregor initially found success on a London stage starring as Buddy in The Buddy Holly Story.
An Olivier Award nomination swiftly followed - for Best Actor In A Musical - but so did self-doubt and a desire to get arrested for busking on the tube. Indeed, MacGregor has said "I think singing in the street is much harder than playing to a packed theatre or concert hall. I think every performer should do it from time to time. It keeps your feet on the ground and exposes your weaknesses in a way that a warm, comfortable auditorium can not."
Of course, this would only warrant a doodle on the street map of pop unless Gus MacGregor wasn't such a hugely gifted talent - but he is and it won't be. With a voice like melting butter, MacGregor comes across like a young Paul Simon (yes he's that good) whilst Gus Macgregor - produced by the legendary Bob Rose (Roy Orbison, George Harrison) - has an instant, classic feel, like something you've had knocking around the house for years. It’s enough to make you weak.
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