The Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (RSAMD) have just announced they are to award guitarist Martin Taylor with an Honourary Doctorate of Music in July. The award is the first time that the prestigious RSAMD have given an honourary doctorate to a guitarist. The announcement was made by RSAMD Principal John Wallace in an interview with the BBC today. In responding to the news Martin Taylor said:

"It is an increadible honour to be recognised by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama in this way. I look forward to attending the ceremony in July and meeting the students and staff of the Academy."