- Often confused with John Williams, who is also a musician.
- Classical guitarist who formed the group Sky.
- His recording of "Cavatina," released as a single in 1979, became his only hit single in the British pop charts, reaching #13 and staying on the chart for 11 weeks.
- Names Django Reinhardt and Andrés Segovia as his earliest influences.
- Studied piano and music theory at the Royal College of Music. Guitar courses were not available.
- Taught guitar at the Royal College of Music from 1960 to 1973.
- Studied under Andrés Segovia at Accademia Musicale Chigiana di Siena.
- He was awarded an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia medal in the 1987 Australia Day honors for service to music.
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