Taylor Swift's Lead Guitarist Makes Emotional Confession About 'Truly Humbling' Eras Tour
Taylor Swift's European leg of the Eras Tour is officially over, and one of her band members is looking back on the unforgettable experience.
After playing the final European show in London this week, Paul Sidoti, longtime lead guitarist for the "Bejeweled" songstress, took to Instagram to reflect on the "incredible, fun-filled, memorable summer in Europe" spent alongside Swift and the rest of the Eras Tour performers.
"The summer of 2024 will go down as the most rewarding, remarkable experience in my professional career as a musician," he wrote in his post on Tuesday, Aug. 20, which featured several photos of time on stage next in front of thousands of screaming Swifties.
"The record-breaking numbers this tour has generated on a global scale will never be matched and to be a small part of it is truly humbling," he continued while adding, "Years from now I'll be able to tell my kids what their dad was part of and that brings me such joy and happiness."
Sidoti, 53, went on to send a special shoutout to his wife, Ashley Sidoti, for holding down the fort while he's been away, especially after welcoming the pair's second child in March.
"I have to thank my amazing wife @ashsidoti for flexing her superpowers as a music executive while raising our two children (one as a newborn) while I was gone for 4 months and our kids for understanding.. Ashley, your support is unwavering and I love you so much for all you are," the musician sweetly added.
Sidoti also gave a nod to the fans, who he described as the "best of the best," before offering credit to the "management and crew who make our jobs as smooth as can be."
Finally, Sidoti had a message for the "Karma" singer herself, who he has been working with since 2007. He wrote to Swift, 34, "thank you for another massive trip around the world on this amazing musical journey...Much love always."
Sidoti concluded the post by writing, "See you all in October! ????" when the Eras Tour resumes with three shows in Miami, Fla.
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