Guitar veteran Bert Weedon dies

Guitarist Bert Weedon, who played with stars including Frank Sinatra and inspired millions to pick up the instrument with his 'Play In A Day' books, has died at the age of 91.

Guitarist Bert Weedon, who played with stars including Frank Sinatra and inspired millions to pick up the instrument with his 'Play In A Day' books, has died at the age of 91.

The musician had “been poorly” for a while and died at home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, this morning, his friend John Adrian said today.

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