Darren Stroud of PowerTribe named one of the Top 5 Finalists for the title Guitarist of the Year 2020. GUITAR WORLD reached the final stage of the “Guitarist of the Year 2020” (sponsored by PRS) competition. The team at Guitar World – alongside an elite squadron of guest judges (John Petrucci, John5, Nita Strauss) – have sifted, decided, and narrowed them down to ONLY 5  … and DARREN STROUD of PowerTribe is one of the Top 5 Finalists.

Voting ends at midnight EST on December 20 so we ask for your vote — after which they will count the public, judges’ and editors’ votes to make a final decision, which will be revealed on December 21. Please go to this link to place your vote: https://bit.ly/2IHIPDS

Here is Darren’s Video. We ask that you watch the Video to the end for a surprise! Your VOTE is appreciated.

After picking up a six-string at the age of 12, Darren Stroud has since developed proficiency in a range of musical styles. He lists his favorite guitar players as Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Brad Paisley.

His gear setup includes an ESP EC-256, Blankenship amps, a Boss SD-1 [overdrive] and a Boss CS-3 [compressor]. “Wow! What an honor!” Darren says. “With so many amazing guitarists out there I’m just totally honored to be considered, thank you so much!”

Voting link is here: https://bit.ly/2IHIPDS … Thank you so much for your support.

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UPDATE 2021: Thanks to all of you that voted for DARREN STROUD. Your vote, support, and amazing friendship are greatly appreciated ~ THANK YOU! Although Darren didn’t win the title “Electric Guitarist of the Year 2020”, we were really proud that he was one of 5 Finalists in the world and was given the opportunity to try. We thank all of you that tried with us to take him to the Top. You Rock! Thanks again friends \m/. In the meantime, check out his newest video dedication to Eddie Van Halen at YOUTUBE.