Chance to get in on Gordon's recording

The guitarist will be filmed on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 at the Worcester venue for a DVD.

Gordon says the DVD will have more than just live footage as it will contain biographical footage too.

People who see Gordon on both nights at Huntingdon Hall will receive a reduction on ticket prices.

And anyone wishing to make a weekend break of it can stay at the Fownes Hotel, City Walls Road, Worcester at a reduced rate, it they go to Gordon's gig.

"Not only are they filming these two night but they are doing films of my childhood streets in south east London," he says.

"Spike Milligan and Val Doonigan used to live down my road."

Not only may people get the chance to appear in the live footage, but they will also get the chance to buy a copy of Gordon's live CD, which is officially released at the gigs to raise money for charity.

"Anyone attending stands a good chance of being on the DVD," he says.

Gordon says all the proceeds of his live album, which goes on sale at his concerts, goes to the arthritis charity Arc.

"The CD is part of Make Music Live which the arthritis charity has initiated to raise money by encouraging people to go out and make music for the charity," says Gordon.

"It's probably the finest live album I've recorded over two years through various concerts I've done.

"I've cherry-picked various songs - people will be able to buy it at the Huntingdon Hall concerts."

Gordon says he became interested in Arc when a friend of his was recruited as a fund-raiser for arthritis.

"This charity is close to my heart. Arthritis affected my family," says Gordon.

"I grew up with an awareness of the disease because my father's mother was crippled with it, as was my own father.

"I've dedicated this album to my father's memory.

"As a musician one lives in constant fear of arthritis because I wouldn't be able to play any more."

Gordon may originate from South East London, but he has lived in the Midlands for 18 years.

He now lives in Hockley Heath, near Solihull, just a 25 minute drive from Worcester.

Gordon, who has been playing guitar since the age of 12, said he became interested in the instrument when a friend came round with a Spanish guitar.

"I was smitten and I taught myself to play," he says.

Gordon secured his first recording contract when he was 18 years old.

Ten years, six albums and numerous concerts after he enjoyed considerable success when he released the hit single Heartsong.

The track was nominated for the prestigious Ivor Novello award and went on to be used for many years by the BBC for its famous Holiday Programme.

Gordon's music has been used for both commercial and BBC television.

At one stage, he had written the theme music for both holiday programmes and ITV's Wish You Were Here.

As well as coming second to Eric Clapton in Guitar magazine's 10th anniversary poll, Gordon was approached by his old friend Cliff Richard to appear in the hit musical Heathcliff.

He wrote a number of tunes for the show and was later asked by Sir Cliff to guest on his track All That Matters for the Princess Diana Memorial Album.

"My music is very classical and very Elgarian in many places," he says. "Elgar is one of my main influences."

Gordon has recorded over 25 albums during his 30-something year career.

His Troubadour album was released to critical acclaim, with sleeve notes by Sir Tim Rice and Sir Cliff Richard, who also guested on backing vocals on the opening track.

"I'm looking forward to coming to Huntingdon Hall. It's one of my favorite places in the city."

"I will also be celebrating 35 years of being a recording artist."

Tickets for one night at Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester, cost £9, with £8 concessions, or £12 for both nights.