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Sir Charles Hammer began playing guitar at age 12 in Riverdale, Illinois. He began playing Beatles' music and rock 'n roll. In his 20's he developed an interest in classical guitar (Segovia). A 6 month vacation in Mexico turned into 5 years of serious classical guitar studies. Sir Charles became fluent in Spanish and adept at reading and performing classical guitar.

In addition, he performed with a salsa band: Los Fenicios de Puebla. The 90's were his back-to-school years... he recieved both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Guitar under Dr. Jim Greeson at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Next, he taught guitar and music history at the University from 95 - 99. In '98 he won a music composition award from the Arkansas Arts Council for original music featured on his CD: "Gratitude".. Sir Charles toured Mexico several times and performed in Europe as well (Spain, France and Holland).

Mr. Hammer's original music shows his varied interests and influences: healing, gentle, classical pop with touches of easy rock, blues, flamenco and of course Spanish guitar. Surely one of the world's great guitar masters, Sir Charles Hammer's 10th and final CD "It's Only Love" features incredibly beautiful arrangements of 18 of the very best Beatles songs. Check it out! You'll be glad you did..