FERRY, BRYAN.

26-4-45. The singing gentlemen/playboy in smoking. Driving force of Roxy Music;

Phil Manzanera 31-1-51- guitar,

Andy Mackay 23-7-46- sax/hobo/piano,

Brian Eno - keyboards,

Paul Thompson - drums and later with sessions of

John Wetton,

Eddie Jobson,

Simon Phillips,

Andy Newmark,

Rick Marotta and

Paul Carrack.

 

Solo with:

In your Mind ('77):

John Wetton,

Chris Spedding,

Neil Hubbard,

Mel Collins,

Moris Perth,

Phil Manzarena,

Doreen Chanter.

Boys & Girls ('85);

David Gilmour,

Marc Knopfler,

Marcus Miller,

Omar Hakim,

Guy Fletcher,

Chester Kamen,

David Sanborn,

Nile Rodgers,

Andy Newmark,

Tony Levin,

Jon Carin,

Bob Clearmountain.

And more guys and girls…

On Live aid he plays a smoothly going set with;

Jon Carin,

David Gilmour,

Neil Hubbard,

Chester Kamen,

Marcus Miller,

Jimmy Maelen (percussion),

Michelle Cobbs (backing vocals),

Ednah Holt (backing vocals),

Fonzi Thornton (backing vocals).

Andy Newmark.

Bete Noir ('87);

David Gilmour,

Miller,

Johnny Marr,

Chester Kamen,

Patrick Leonard and more...

Mamouna ('94);

Eno,

Manzarena,

Mackay ( is it still Roxy album?),

Pino Palladino,

Guy Pratt,

Nathan East -bass,

Chester Kamen,

Nile Rodgers- guitar,

Steve Ferrone- drums,

Luis Jardim- percussion ,

Guy Fletcher op syntesizers just to mention a few..

In the meantime he did Taxi:

Michael Brook Guitar
Nathan East Bass
Steve Ferrone Drums
Bryan Ferry Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Strings, Arranger, Vocals, Producer, Art Direction
Michael Giles Drums
Neil Hubbard Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm)
Luis Jardim Percussion
Flaco Jimenez Accordion
Mel Collins Sax (Tenor)
Andy Mackay Drums, Sax (Alto)
Andy Newmark Drums
Carleen Anderson Vocals
Maceo Parker Sax (Alto)
Steve Pearce Bass
Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer, Strings, Harp, Vibraphone
David Sancious Organ, Organ (Hammond)
Chris Stainton Synthesizer, Organ (Hammond)
Robin Trower Guitar, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Wah Wah Guitar, Wah Wah Bass
David E. Williams Guitar (Rhythm), Hook
David Williams Guitar
Bob Ludwig Mastering, Remastering
Sven Taits Engineer
Richard Norris Programming, Engineer
Nicholas Deville Art Direction
Bob Clearmountain Mixing
Anton Corbijn Photography.

A cover album and Frantic ('02) is his one of his latest effort. With covers and 8 own songs, Dave A.Stewart, co-wrote some of the songs.

In 2007 he really gets into Bob Dylan with "Dylanesque", smooth polished oldies, sing sing a long... lovely.
With;

Guy Pratt - bass (yes the man who is family with Richard Wright and playes with david Gilmour),
Andy Newmark - drums,
Brian Eno - electronics,
Frank Ricotti - percussion,
Gavyn Wright,
Paul Carrack - organ,
Bryan Ferry - Farfisa,
David Williams,
Robin Trower - acoustic guitar,
Chris Spedding,
Sharon White,
Zev Katz - bass guitar,
Anthony Pleeth - cello,
Jon Thorne - viola,
Lucy Wilkins,
Jackie Shave - violin,
Sarah Brown,
Mick Green,
Bobby Irwin - drums,
Michelle John - background vocals,
Colin Good - piano,
Joy Malcolm,
Tara McDonald,
Leo Abrahams - guitar Anna McDonald,
Isaac Ferry,
Me'sha Bryan,
Oliver Thompson - guitars.

 

 

News:
Bryan is working on an solo album. David Gilmour wil be one of his guests.
Other people who are involved are Nile Rodgers and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea to play on the album.

He has co-written a song with Groove amanda, called "Shameless".

Mick Green (1944 - 2010).
Guitarist Mick Green passed away aged 65. One of the original breed of authentic British lead guitarist in Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, Van Morrison, Bily Fury, Billy J.Kramer, Lemmy, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ray Charles, Chris Rea, Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, Sir Paul McCartnet (with David Gilmour / Run Devi Run), Robert Palnt, and Bryan Ferry.

Mark Smith (1960 - 2009).
Mark played bass on BF solo tours (2002-2004) and with Roxy Music (2003).
He just did some gigs with the Waterboys.
He did session for Mickeey Hart (Greatful Dead), David Gray, Patricia Kaas, Joe Cocker, Robbie Williams,

 

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Updated Feb 2010 by Nick.
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