Tim Owens talks 28-year career with Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay, meeting Nelson Mandela

American singer Tim Owens joined the Al McKay Allstars in 1996. Photo: Ong Soon Hin/The Star

Imagine spending your childhood idolising an artiste, only to find yourself sharing the stage with them years later.

This came true for American singer Tim Owens in 1996 when former Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay recruited him for his Al McKay Allstars band.