Jim Copley (drums)

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:

Fabulous drummer, Jim Copley was born on December 29th, 1953 in London. He came from a musical family, and the first band I've found with him is Spreadeagle.

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SPREADEAGLE

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Around 1971-72, Jim Copley auditioned for the band Spreadeagle, getting the job:

SPREADEAGLE #?		1972
Tim Phillips guitar, vocals	Andy Blackfield guitar, vocals	Sam Llewellyn bass	Jim Copley † drums
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They released one album, The piece of paper, in 1973.

The band went through several lineup changes (including John Perry on bass for a while, but cannot find proper info; help, please!).

After one year, supporting Genesis (then, labelmates at Charisma) or Lindisfarne, Copley left Spreadeagle.

Other info on members of Spreadeagle (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (2):	Jon Field, John G Perry
Not enough info (3):	Andy Blackford, Sam Llewellyn, Tim Phillips

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UPP

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Around 1973, Upp was formed:

UPP #?	1973-1974
		êSpreadeagle
Stephen Amazing bass	Andy Clark keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

A powerful band, they met Jeff Beck, who asked them to play with him for the BBC 'Guitar workshop' program, in August 1974.

They released a first album, Upp, produced by Jeff Beck, who also played guitar there.
For their second album, Upp were a quartet, now with their own guitarist:

UPP #?		1974-1977
Dave Bunce guitar	Stephen Amazing bass	Andy Clark keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Again, their second album, This way Upp, also features Jeff Beck.

They finally split in 1977.

Other info on members of Upp (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (1):	Andy Clark
Not enough info (2):	Stephen Amazing, Dave Bunce

Then, Copley drummed for 'modern' bands, such as Tears for Fears and Go West, or singers such as Seal.

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GO WEST

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In 1987, this was the superb touring band for Go West:

GO WEST #?				1987
Peter Cox vocals	Richard Drummie guitar, keyboards, vocals	Alan Murphy † guitar	Jaz Lochrie bass	Peter Adams keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Linda Taylor backing vocals

Maggie Ryder backing vocals

Mo Birch backing vocals

Other info on members of Go West (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (2):	Jaz Lochrie, Linda Taylor
To be covered (19):	Catte Adams, Peter Adams, Tony Beard, Mo Birch, Richard Brook, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Graham Edwards, Gavin Harrison, Toby Hounsham, Katie Humble, Carol Kenyon, Sylvia Mason-James, Alan Murphy, Pino Palladino, Maggie Ryder, Gary Stevenson, Peter John Vettesse, Dave West

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TEARS FOR FEARS

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This is the live Tears For Fears backing band around February 1990:

TEARS FOR FEARS #?				1990
Roland Orzabal vocals, guitar	Curt Smith vocals, bass	Neil Taylor guitar	Andy Davis keyboards	William Gregory sax, keyboards	Carole Steele percussion

Jim Copley † drums

Oleta Adams vocals

Adele Bertei backing vocals

Biti Strauchn backing vocals

They played at the Knebworth Festival, thus appearing in the collective live album released.

Other info on members of Tears For Fears (I know up to 15 members)
To be covered (6):	Oleta Adams, Andy Davis, Manny Elias, Phil Palmer, Carole Steele, Neil Taylor
Not enough info (8):	Adele Bertei, William Gregory, Nicky Holland, Roland Orzabal, Andy Sanders, Curt Smith, Ian Stanley, Biti Strauchn

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CHAR BAND

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Char is a Japanese guitar hero. He also employs British musicians. In his 1992 tour, he´s backed by:

CHAR BAND #?		1992
Char guitar	Jaz Lochrie bass	Dan Matrazzo keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Char Band (I know up to 7 members)
Already covered (1):	Jaz Lochrie
To be covered (1):	Paul Jackson
Not enough info (4):	Char, Yoshinobu Kojima, Dan Matrazzo, Shinji Nishi

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PSYCHEDELIX

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Psychedelix was a band formed by Char and Jimmy Copley. This was their lineup in March 1994:

PSYCHEDELIX #?			?
Char guitar	Neil Taylor guitar	Jaz Lochrie bass	Dan Matrazzo keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

The band recorded several albums together.

Other info on members of Psychedelix (I know up to 5 members)
Already covered (1):	Jaz Lochrie
To be covered (1):	Neil Taylor
Not enough info (2):	Char, Dan Matrazzo

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PAUL RODGERS BAND

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A great vocalist needs a great band. In January 1993, Geoff Whitehorn joins the band, usually billed as Paul Rodgers and Company:

PAUL RODGERS BAND #?		Jan 93-1998
Paul Rodgers vocals	Geoff Whitehorn guitar	Jaz Lochrie bass	Jim Copley † drums

Now is a powerful album, marked by Geoff killer riffs and solos. He also co-writes a song, ´Saving grace´ (with Paul Rodgers and Neal Schon). I love the album. His playing in the song ´Overloaded´ is like having Jimi Hendrix with us again. :)

As a limited edition, the album Now has been packed as a 2CD, including a live album, called Live - The Loreley tapes, recorded at the Rockpalast Open Air Festival, Loreley, Germany, on July 8th, 1995. Superb sound, and fantastic performance. They play some covers from Paul past bands, such as Free ('All right now', 'The hunter', 'Mr. Big' or 'Wishing well') or Bad Company ('Can't get enough', 'Feel like makin' love').

Paul Rodgers changed completely his band at the beginning of 1998. But, in 1999, it has appeared a new studio album by Paul, with his former band (i.e. Paul with Geoff, Jaz & Jim). The album is called Electric.

Other info on members of Paul Rodgers Band (I know up to 26 members)
Already covered (3):	Andy Fraser, Jaz Lochrie, Geoff Whitehorn
Old pages (2):	Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo
To be covered (20):	Jason Bonham, Deen Castronovo, Kurtis Dengler, Geoff Dugmore, Rick Fedyk, Reeves Gabrels, Ian Hatton, Ryan Hoyle, Todd Jensen, Jeff Kathan, Howard Leese, Paul Rodgers, Todd Ronning, Neal Schon, Joe Shikany, Slash, John Smithson, Lynn Sorensen, Tony Thompson, Markus Wolf

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COMPANY OF SNAKES

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Around September 1999, Jim Copley joins Company Of Snakes for a few gigs:

COMPANY OF SNAKES #?				1999
Robert Hart vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Bernie Marsden guitar	Neil Murray bass	Don Airey keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Company of Snakes (I know up to 12 members)
Old pages (4):	Don Airey, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Henry Spinetti
To be covered (7):	Chris Childs, Robert Hart, David Leary, John Lingwood, Ben Mellor, Micky Moody, Josh Phillips

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M3

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This was the lineup for M3 around 2003:

M3 #?				2003-Apr 04
Tony Martin vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Bernie Marsden guitar	Neil Murray bass	Mark Stanway keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

In April 2004, Tony Martin left the band.

In 2004 Stefan Berggren joins M3 as new vocalist:

M3 #?				2004
Stefan Berggren vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Bernie Marsden guitar	Neil Murray bass	Mark Stanway keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

But, still in 2004, M4 changes vocalist again, now with Doogie White:

M3 #?				2004
Doogie White vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Bernie Marsden guitar	Neil Murray bass	Mark Stanway keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of M3 (I know up to 8 members)
Old pages (2):	Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray
To be covered (5):	Stefan Berggren, Tony Martin, Micky Moody, Mark Stanway, Doogie White

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MAGNUM

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Around 2005, Jim Copley joins Magnum:

MAGNUM #?			2005-?
Bob Catley vocals	Tony Clarkin guitar	Al Barrow	Mark Stanway keyboards	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Magnum (I know up to 17 members)
To be covered (7):	Laurence Archer, Richard Bailey, Robin George, Harry James, Dave Morgan, Jim Simpson, Mark Stanway
Not enough info (9):	Mickey Barker, Al Barrow, Bob Catley, Tony Clarkin, Eddie George, Rex Gorin, Grenville Harding, Lee Kitcheridge, Wally Lowe

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MICKY MOODY BAND

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In March 2007, Micky Moody plays gigs as a trio with two of his friends:

MICKY MOODY BAND #?	Mar 07
Micky Moody guitar, vocals	Neil Murray bass	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Micky Moody Band (I know up to 15 members)
Old pages (2):	Neil Murray, Henry Spinetti
To be covered (12):	Tom Compton, Gav Conder, Ed Hamilton, Peter Hope Evans, Chris Hunt, Charlie McCracken, Micky Moody Jr, Micky Moody, Ollie Parfitt, Peter Rees, Roy Shipston, Peter Stroud

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MANFRED MANN BAND

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In 2007, Jim Copley joins Manfred Mann Earth Band replacing Geoff Dunn who went to Procol Harum:

MANFRED MANN BAND #?			2007-Sep 09
Manfred Mann keyboards	Noel McCalla vocals	Mick Rogers guitar, vocals	Steve Kinch bass	Jim Copley † drums

In September 2009, Noel McCalla, long time vocalist for Manfred Mann Earth Band, leaves the band and new recruit is Peter Cox:

MANFRED MANN BAND #?			Sep 09-2011
Manfred Mann keyboards	Peter Cox vocals	Mick Rogers guitar, vocals	Steve Kinch bass	Jim Copley † drums

And in 2011, Manfred Mann Earth Band changes their vocalist again, joining Robert Hart:

MANFRED MANN BAND #?			2011-May 17
Manfred Mann keyboards	Robert Hart vocals	Mick Rogers guitar, vocals	Steve Kinch bass	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Manfred Mann Band (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (3):	Craig Collinge, Conrad Isidore, Steve York
Old pages (1):	Bernie Living
To be covered (45):	Geoff Britton, Jack Bruce, Clive Bunker, Pete Burford, Sonny Corbett, Peter Cox, Dave Coxhill, Mike D´Abo, Lyn Dobson, Bob Downes, Gerald Drewett, Geoff Dunn, Don Fay, Ian Fenby, Dave Flett, Carl Griffith, Robert Hart, Mike Hugg, David Hyde, Matt Irving, Paul Jones, Steve Kinch, Pat King, Shona Laing, Linda Lewis,... up to 45 musicians.

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THE BAD APPLES

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The Bad Apples was a band formed by Jim Copley. This was their lineup in January 2011:

THE BAD APPLES #?			2011
Matt Empson	Micky Moody guitar	Mick Rogers guitar	Ian Jennings bass	Jim Copley † drums

This were The Bad Apples since June 2011 or so

THE BAD APPLES #?			2011-?
Robert Hart vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Mick Rogers guitar	Ian Jennings bass	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of The Bad Apples (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (3):	Robert Hart, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers
Not enough info (2):	Matt Empson, Ian Jennings

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THE STRAITS

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The Straits was a band formed by Alan Clark and Chris White, ex-members of Dire Straits. In October 2011, Jim Copley played some gigs with the band, as their drummer Steve Ferrone was busy:

THE STRAITS #?				2011
Terence Reis guitar, vocals	Phil Palmer guitar	Mickey Feat bass	Alan Clark keyboards	Jamie Squire keyboards	Chris White sax

Jim Copley † drums

In March 2012, for their gigs in Spain, as their usual drummer Steve Ferrone was busy touring with Tom Petty, Jim Copley was called again to deputise for him:

THE STRAITS #?				2012
Terence Reis guitar, vocals	Adam Phillips guitar	Mickey Feat bass	Alan Clark keyboards	Jamie Squire keyboards	Chris White sax

Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of The Straits (I know up to 9 members)
To be covered (6):	Alan Clark, Mickey Feat, Steve Ferrone, Phil Palmer, Adam Phillips, Chris White
Not enough info (2):	Terence Reis, Jamie Squire

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ROCK & SOUL UNLIMITED

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In March 2008, Micky Moody plays under the name Rock & Soul Unlimited:

ROCK & SOUL UNLIMITED #?				2008
Gav Conder vocals	Micky Moody guitar	Neil Murray bass	Jumpy Zerlett keyboards	Mel Collins sax	Jim Copley † drums

Other info on members of Rock & Soul Unlimited (I know up to 6 members)
Old pages (1):	Neil Murray
To be covered (3):	Mel Collins, Gav Conder, Micky Moody
Not enough info (1):	Jumpy Zerlett

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JIM COPLEY BAND

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Around 2008, Jim Copley plays his own gigs with these great musicians and friends:

JIM COPLEY BAND #?		2008
Jim Copley † drums	Char guitar	Paul Jackson bass	Yoshinobu Kojima keyboards

For some gigs, Jim Copley assembles this superb band:

JIM COPLEY BAND #?			?
Jim Copley † drums	Micky Moody guitar	Char guitar	Paul Jackson bass	Yoshinobu Kojima keyboards

Other info on members of Jim Copley Band (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (2):	Paul Jackson, Micky Moody
Not enough info (2):	Char, Yoshinobu Kojima

Sadly, Jim Copley passed away on May 13th, 2017 in Bristol. He was 63. What a great musicians we´ve lost!

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   17 BANDS (WITH 12 SELECTED RECORDINGS):

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
The Bad Apples		1 RECORDINGS: Played! - The Bad Apples (2014) Members: Robert Hart, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers (RIP: Jim Copley) Guests: Manfred Mann Other info on members of The Bad Apples (I know up to 6 members) To be covered (3): Robert Hart, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers Not enough info (2): Matt Empson, Ian Jennings
Char Band		Other info on members of Char Band (I know up to 7 members) Already covered (1): Jaz Lochrie To be covered (1): Paul Jackson Not enough info (4): Char, Yoshinobu Kojima, Dan Matrazzo, Shinji Nishi
Company of Snakes		Other info on members of Company of Snakes (I know up to 12 members) Old pages (4): Don Airey, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Henry Spinetti To be covered (7): Chris Childs, Robert Hart, David Leary, John Lingwood, Ben Mellor, Micky Moody, Josh Phillips
Jim Copley Band		1 RECORDINGS: Slap my hand - Jimmy Copley & Friends (May 2008) Members: Micky Moody (RIP: Jim Copley) Guests: Jeff Beck, Mo Birch, Peter Cox, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Mark Stanway + Dino Baptiste, Steve Evans, Paul Jackson, Pino Palladino, Paul Spong, Chris White Other info on members of Jim Copley Band (I know up to 5 members) To be covered (2): Paul Jackson, Micky Moody Not enough info (2): Char, Yoshinobu Kojima
Go West		1 RECORDINGS: The King is dead (EP) - Go West (1987) (LIVE) Members: Peter Adams, Mo Birch, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Jaz Lochrie, Maggie Ryder, Linda Taylor (RIP: Jim Copley, Alan Murphy) Producer: Gary Stevenson Comments: EP with 4 songs recorded live. Other info on members of Go West (I know up to 22 members) Already covered (2): Jaz Lochrie, Linda Taylor To be covered (19): Catte Adams, Peter Adams, Tony Beard, Mo Birch, Richard Brook, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Graham Edwards, Gavin Harrison, Toby Hounsham, Katie Humble, Carol Kenyon, Sylvia Mason-James, Alan Murphy, Pino Palladino, Maggie Ryder, Gary Stevenson, Peter John Vettesse, Dave West
M3		2 RECORDINGS: Classic snake live - M3 (2004) (LIVE) Members: Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Mark Stanway (RIP: Jim Copley) Rough an´ ready - M3 (May 2005) (LIVE) Members: Stefan Berggren, Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Mark Stanway, Doogie White (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of M3 (I know up to 8 members) Old pages (2): Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray To be covered (5): Stefan Berggren, Tony Martin, Micky Moody, Mark Stanway, Doogie White
Magnum		Other info on members of Magnum (I know up to 17 members) To be covered (7): Laurence Archer, Richard Bailey, Robin George, Harry James, Dave Morgan, Jim Simpson, Mark Stanway Not enough info (9): Mickey Barker, Al Barrow, Bob Catley, Tony Clarkin, Eddie George, Rex Gorin, Grenville Harding, Lee Kitcheridge, Wally Lowe
Manfred Mann Band		1 RECORDINGS: Somewhere in Afrika - Manfred Mann (1982) Members: Matt Irving, Shona Laing, John Lingwood, Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Chris Thompson (RIP: Jim Copley, Steve Waller) Guests: Stevie Lange + Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Vicki Brown) Comments: CD reissue from 1999 contains 5 bonus tracks. Other info on members of Manfred Mann Band (I know up to 50 members) Already covered (3): Craig Collinge, Conrad Isidore, Steve York Old pages (1): Bernie Living To be covered (45): Geoff Britton, Jack Bruce, Clive Bunker, Pete Burford, Sonny Corbett, Peter Cox, Dave Coxhill, Mike D´Abo, Lyn Dobson, Bob Downes, Gerald Drewett, Geoff Dunn, Don Fay, Ian Fenby, Dave Flett, Carl Griffith, Robert Hart, Mike Hugg, David Hyde, Matt Irving, Paul Jones, Steve Kinch, Pat King, Shona Laing, Linda Lewis,... up to 45 musicians.
Micky Moody Band		Other info on members of Micky Moody Band (I know up to 15 members) Old pages (2): Neil Murray, Henry Spinetti To be covered (12): Tom Compton, Gav Conder, Ed Hamilton, Peter Hope Evans, Chris Hunt, Charlie McCracken, Micky Moody Jr, Micky Moody, Ollie Parfitt, Peter Rees, Roy Shipston, Peter Stroud
Psychedelix		Other info on members of Psychedelix (I know up to 5 members) Already covered (1): Jaz Lochrie To be covered (1): Neil Taylor Not enough info (2): Char, Dan Matrazzo
Rock & Soul Unlimited		Other info on members of Rock & Soul Unlimited (I know up to 6 members) Old pages (1): Neil Murray To be covered (3): Mel Collins, Gav Conder, Micky Moody Not enough info (1): Jumpy Zerlett
Paul Rodgers & Company		Other info on members of Paul Rodgers & Company (I know up to 2 members) To be covered (1): Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers Band		3 RECORDINGS: Live - The Loreley tapes - Paul Rodgers (1997) (LIVE) Members: Jaz Lochrie, Paul Rodgers, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Jim Copley) Now - Paul Rodgers (1997) Members: Paul Rodgers + Jaz Lochrie, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Jim Copley) Electric - Paul Rodgers (1999) Members: Paul Rodgers + Jaz Lochrie, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Paul Rodgers Band (I know up to 26 members) Already covered (3): Andy Fraser, Jaz Lochrie, Geoff Whitehorn Old pages (2): Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo To be covered (20): Jason Bonham, Deen Castronovo, Kurtis Dengler, Geoff Dugmore, Rick Fedyk, Reeves Gabrels, Ian Hatton, Ryan Hoyle, Todd Jensen, Jeff Kathan, Howard Leese, Paul Rodgers, Todd Ronning, Neal Schon, Joe Shikany, Slash, John Smithson, Lynn Sorensen, Tony Thompson, Markus Wolf
Spreadeagle		1 RECORDINGS: The Piece of paper - Spreadeagle (1972) Members: (RIP: Jim Copley) Guests: Jon Field Producer: Shel Talmy Technical: Robin Black Other info on members of Spreadeagle (I know up to 6 members) To be covered (2): Jon Field, John G Perry Not enough info (3): Andy Blackford, Sam Llewellyn, Tim Phillips
The Straits		Other info on members of The Straits (I know up to 9 members) To be covered (6): Alan Clark, Mickey Feat, Steve Ferrone, Phil Palmer, Adam Phillips, Chris White Not enough info (2): Terence Reis, Jamie Squire
Tears For Fears		Other info on members of Tears For Fears (I know up to 15 members) To be covered (6): Oleta Adams, Andy Davis, Manny Elias, Phil Palmer, Carole Steele, Neil Taylor Not enough info (8): Adele Bertei, William Gregory, Nicky Holland, Roland Orzabal, Andy Sanders, Curt Smith, Ian Stanley, Biti Strauchn
Upp		2 RECORDINGS: This way upp - Upp (1976) Members: Andy Clark (RIP: Jim Copley) Guests: Jeff Beck + Gary Coleman, James Getzoff, Tom Scott Comments: Recorded in January and February 1976, their 2nd album features Jeff Beck guesting, playing the guitar solo in 1 track. Upp - Upp (May 1976) Members: Andy Clark (RIP: Jim Copley) Producer: Jeff Beck Other info on members of Upp (I know up to 4 members) To be covered (1): Andy Clark Not enough info (2): Stephen Amazing, Dave Bunce

   5 ALBUMS FOR 4 BANDMATES AND FRIENDS:

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
Robert Hart		1 RECORDINGS: Robert Hart - Robert Hart (1992) Members: Robert Hart Guests: Ray Beavis, Chris Childs, Dave ´Bucket´ Colwell, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, George Kay, Paul Stacey, Zak Starkey (RIP: Jim Copley + John ´Irish´ Earle) Producer: Russ Ballard
Paul Jackson Band		1 RECORDINGS: Funk on a stick - Paul Jackson (2005) Members: Paul Jackson Guests: Herbie Hancock + Vernon Black, Sandy Griffith, James Levi, Bill Summers, Ernie Watts (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Paul Jackson Band (I know up to 4 members) Already covered (1): Gordon Hunte To be covered (1): Paul Jackson Not enough info (2): Sean Mackenzie, Terepai Richmond
Ali Maas Band		1 RECORDINGS: Black & chrome - Ali Maas & Micky Moody (August 2016) Members: Micky Moody + Alan Glen, Micky Moody Jr, Ollie Parfitt Guests: Nick Newell (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Ali Maas Band (I know up to 10 members) To be covered (5): Alan Glen, Rob Millis, Micky Moody Jr, Micky Moody, Ollie Parfitt Not enough info (5): Stuart Dixon, Glynn Evans, Ali Maas, Pete Miles, Roy Parsons
Bernie Marsden Band		2 RECORDINGS: Stacks - Bernie Marsden (2005) Members: Bernie Marsden + John Gordon Guests: Dino Baptiste, Sharon Watson (RIP: Jim Copley) Shine - Bernie Marsden (2014) Members: Bernie Marsden + Don Airey, David Coverdale, Mark Feltham, John Gordon Guests: Ian Paice + Dave Baldwin, Bob Haddrell (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Bernie Marsden Band (I know up to 32 members) Already covered (3): Mark Brzezicki, Clive Edwards, Helen Hardy Old pages (7): Don Airey, Colin Hodgkinson, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Nick Pentelow, Andy Pyle, Henry Spinetti To be covered (21): Tony Ashton, Richard Bailey, Willy Bendiksen, Steve Cherry, David Coverdale, Steve Dixon, Dave Dowle, Mark Feltham, Jim Fitzpatrick, Gabriel Garrick, John Gordon, Rob Hawthorn, David Levy, Micky Moody, Nigel Neill, Richard Newman, Nick Payn, Josh Phillips, Simon Phillips, Sid Ringsby, Snowy White Not enough info (1): Jim Kilpatrick

   3 COLLECTIVE ALBUMS:

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
VVAA		3 RECORDINGS: Guitar speak II - VVAA (1988) Guests: Jan Akkerman, Brian Bennett, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Dave Bronze, Andy Duncan, Dennis Greaves, Rodney Holmes, Tony Iommi, Jaz Lochrie, Ian Lynn, Harvey Mandel, Jim Mankey, Bernie Marsden, Hank Marvin, Robin Trower, Peter Van Hooke, Reggie Washington, Reg Webb (RIP: Andy Brown, Jim Copley, Pete Haycock, Geoff Nicholls, Cozy Powell) Producer: Earle Mankey, Christopher Neil Technical: Ron McMaster, Paul Page Knebworth: the album - VVAA (1990) (LIVE) Guests: Oleta Adams, Tony Banks, Ray Beavis, Brian Bennett, Chris Blackwell, Andy Bown, Doug Boyle, Sam Brown, Bridgette Bryant, Jon Carin, Eric Clapton, Alan Clark, Brad Cole, Phil Collins, Ray Cooper, Andy Davis, Rahmlee Michael Davis, Candy Dulfer, Nathan East, Steve Ferrone, Guy Fletcher, David Gilmour, Chris Gower, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Dick Hanson, Peter Howarth, John Illsley, Elton John, Phil Johnstone, Charlie Jones, Harry Kim, Katie Kissoon, Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin, Nick Mason, Durga McBroom, Paul McCartney, Arnold McCuller, Robbie McIntosh, Paul Moessl, Mick Mullins, Keith Murrell, Tessa Niles, Jimmy Page, Phil Palmer, Greg Phillinganes, Robert Plant, Guy Pratt, Tim Renwick, Jeff Rich, Cliff Richard, Mike Rutherford, Leland Sklar, Carole Steele, Hamish Stuart, Daryl Stuermer, Neil Taylor, Chester Thompson, Claire Torry, Gary Wallis, Bruce Welch, Fred White, Chris Whitten, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens (RIP: Vicki Brown, Jim Copley, John ´Irish´ Earle, Michael Kamen, Linda McCartney, Don Myrick, Rick Parfitt, Rick Wright) Producer: Chris Kimsey Comments: This was a benefit concert with many artists: Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard, Status Quo, Tears for Fears (with Jim Copley on drums), Robert Plant (jamming with Jimmy Page), Genesis, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Elton John, and Pink Floyd, as we've read in the bio page. Hence, Tim Renwick appears in this live album. It was also featured as a live video (now double DVD). Stone free: a tribute to Jimi Hendrix - VVAA (1993) Guests: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Richard Hilton, Pino Palladino, Boris Williams (RIP: Beatmaster V, Jim Copley, D-Roc, Bernard Edwards, Johnnie Johnson, Tony Thompson) Producer: Nile Rodgers Comments: Very good tribute to Jimi Hendrix, probably with some unexepected artists, but overall it contains great performances. Featuring: The Cure, Eric Clapton, Spin Doctors, Buddy Guy, Body Count, Jeff Beck with Seal (with Jim Copley on drums), Nigel Kennedy, Pretenders, PM Dawn, Slash with Paul Rodgers and The Band Of Gypsys, Belly, Living Colour, Pat Metheny and MACC.

   17 SESSIONS (FOR 15 ARTISTS):

BAND / ARTIST	.	RECORDINGS
Chris De Burgh Band		1 RECORDINGS: This way up - Chris De Burgh (1994) Members: Chris De Burgh + Neil Taylor Guests: Nick Ingman, Vic Martin, Phil Spalding (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Chris De Burgh Band (I know up to 28 members) Old pages (2): Clem Clempson, Ian Ellis To be covered (26): Ken Allardyce, David Caddick, Tim Cansfield, Chris De Burgh, John Giblin, Rupert Hine, Nigel Hopkins, Tony Kiley, Ian Kojima, David Levy, Al Marnie, Danny McBride, Glenn Morrow, Peter Oxendale, Phil Palmer, Jeff Phillips, Ebbe Ravn, Michael Ross, Gary Sanctuary, Stephen W Tayler, Neil Taylor, John Themis, Ian Thomas, Colin Vallance, Al Vosper,... up to 26 musicians.
Diesel		1 RECORDINGS: Into the fire - Diesel (2014) Guests: Pat Davey, Robert Hart (RIP: Jim Copley)
Deon Estus Band		1 RECORDINGS: Spell - Deon Estus (1988) Members: Deon Estus Guests: Hugh Burns + Kevin Calhoun, Lyndon Connah, Richard Cottle, Andy Duncan, Nick Glennie-Smith, Trevor Murrell, Phil Palmer, Danny Schogger, Steve Sidwell, Paul Spong, Rick Taylor, Jim Williams (RIP: Jim Copley) Producer: (RIP: George Michael) Other info on members of Deon Estus Band (I know up to 1 members) To be covered (1): Deon Estus
Roy Gaines Band		1 RECORDINGS: Gaineling - Roy Gaines (1982) Guests: Andy Clark, Barry Finnerty, Keith Jones (RIP: Jim Copley) Comments: Recorded in October 1980. Other info on members of Roy Gaines Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Roy Gaines
Tony Iommi Band		1 RECORDINGS: Iommi - Tony Iommi (October 2000) Members: Tony Iommi Guests: Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward + Kenny Aronoff, Laurence Cottle, Brian May (RIP: Jim Copley, Pete Steele) Producer: Ralph Baker, Bob Marlette Technical: Phil Blackman Other info on members of Tony Iommi Band (I know up to 1 members) To be covered (1): Tony Iommi
Aleksander John Band		2 RECORDINGS: Temptation (EP) - Aleksander Mezek (1992) Members: Aleksander Mezek Guests: Pino Palladino (RIP: Jim Copley) Anyone can walk away (EP) - Aleksander Mezek (1992) Members: Aleksander Mezek Guests: Pino Palladino (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of Aleksander John Band (I know up to 8 members) Already covered (1): Barry De Souza Old pages (1): Ray Russell To be covered (5): Bryn Haworth, Huw Lloyd Langton, Mike Moran, Craig Pruess, Dave Wintour Not enough info (1): Aleksander John
Killing Joke		1 RECORDINGS: Outside the gate - Killing Joke (July 1988) Guests: (RIP: Jim Copley) Technical: Aaron Chakraverty Comments: There´s a later CD reissue with 7 bonus tracks. Other info on members of Killing Joke (I know up to 8 members) To be covered (1): Geoff Dugmore Not enough info (7): Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, David Kovecevic, Paul Raven, Reza Uhdin, Geordie Walker, Youth
Ann Lewis Band		2 RECORDINGS: La Saisson d´amour - Ann Lewis (1982) Guests: (RIP: Jim Copley) Joshin - Ann Lewis (May 1987) Guests: Gary Barnacle, Chyna, Spike Edney, Gina Foster, Simon Gardner, John Giblin, Chester Kamen, Colin McKenzie, John Thirkell, Pete Thoms, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Jim Copley) Technical: Dennis Blackham Other info on members of Ann Lewis Band (I know up to 1 members) Not enough info (1): Ann Lewis
Mechanical Man		1 RECORDINGS: Say the word / Carry on (SINGLE) - Mechanical Man (1986) Guests: Doug Boyle, Vic Martin, Colin McKenzie (RIP: Jim Copley)
Mona Liza Overdrive		1 RECORDINGS: Vive la ka bum - Mona Liza Overdrive (1989) Guests: Don Airey, Dzal Martin, Neil Murray, Brian Robertson (RIP: Jim Copley)
Pretenders		1 COMPILATIONS: Pirate radio - Pretenders (March 2006) Members: Rupert Black, Martin Chambers, Blair Cunningham, Malcolm Foster, Andy Hobson, Chrissie Hynde, Johnny Marr, Robbie McIntosh, Adam Seymour, T M Stevens, Bernie Worrell (RIP: Pete Farndon, James Honeyman Scott) Guests: Jeff Beck, Andrew Bodnar, Billy Bremner, Tony Butler, Paul Carrack, Andy Duncan, James Eller, Mitchell Froom, Mel Gaynor, Mark Hart, Steve Jordan, Tom Kelly, Henry Lowther, Tommy Mandel, John McKenzie, Chris Mercer, Chucho Merchan, Dominic Miller, David Paton, Simon Phillips, Pat Seymour, L Shankar, Bruce Thomas (RIP: Jim Copley, Stuart Gordon) Producer: Bob Clearmountain, Stephen Hague, Jimmy Iovine, Steve Lillywhite, Nick Lowe, Chris Thomas Technical: Tchad Blake, Geoff Foster, Dan Hersch, Bill Inglot, Steve Nye, Bill Price Comments: 4 CD boxset plus 1 DVD. Other info on members of Pretenders (I know up to 20 members) To be covered (20): Rupert Black, Martin Chambers, Blair Cunningham, Tom Edwards, Pete Farndon, Malcolm Foster, Eric Heywood, Andy Hobson, James Honeyman Scott, Chrissie Hynde, Zeb Jameson, Johnny Marr, Robbie McIntosh, Jamie Moses, Adam Seymour, Chris Spedding, T M Stevens, James Walbourne, Nick Wilkinson, Bernie Worrell
The Quick		1 RECORDINGS: Wah wah - The Quick (1986) Guests: Jim Williams (RIP: Jim Copley) Other info on members of The Quick (I know up to 2 members) Not enough info (2): Colin Campsie, George McFarlane
Miguel Rios Band		1 RECORDINGS: El Año del cometa - Miguel Rios (1986) Members: Mario Argandoña, Tato Gomez, Paco Palacios (RIP: Sergio Castillo) Guests: Roger Hawkins, David Hood, Steve Nathan, Guy Pratt, Max Weimberg (RIP: Michael Brecker, Jim Copley, Alan Rubin) Producer: (RIP: Tom Dowd) Comments: Recorded during July and August 1986. Other info on members of Miguel Rios Band (I know up to 51 members) Already covered (2): Sergio Castillo, Larry Martin To be covered (30): Mario Argandoña, Jaime Asua, Paco Bastante, Niño Bruno, Doris Cales, Candy Caramelo, Alejandro Climent, Tito Davila, Tito Duarte, Marcela Ferrari, Antonio Garcia De Diego, Ray Gomez, Tato Gomez, Osvi Greco, Tato Icasto, Manglis, Ricardo Marin, Victor Merlo, Carlos Narea, Cristina Narea, Paco Palacios, John Parsons, Javier Paxariño, Javier Pedreira, Kike Perdomo,... up to 30 musicians. Not enough info (19): Ana Belen, Antonio Calero, Jaime Casado, Vicente Climent, Mariano Diaz, Luis Fernandez, Stephen Frankevich, Geny Galo, Daniel Griffin, Maisa Hens, Javier Lechago, Victor Manuel, Fredi Marugan, Jose Nortes, Andres Olaegui, Pedro Ontiveros, Miguel Rios, Matthew Simon, Toni Vazquez
Alan Tew Orchestra		1 RECORDINGS: Close encounters of the third kind - Alan Tew (1978) Members: Alan Tew Guests: Trevor Bastow, Clem Cattini, George Chisholm, Mike Davis, Bobby Haughey, Laurence Juber, Skaila Kanga, Chris Smith, David Snell (RIP: Ron Aspery, Stan Barrett, Jim Copley, Martin Jenner, Jack Rothstein, Pete Zorn) Technical: Andrew Clark Other info on members of Alan Tew Orchestra (I know up to 1 members) To be covered (1): Alan Tew
Zazie		1 RECORDINGS: Je, tu, ils - Zazie (1992) Guests: Nathan East, Manny Elias, Steve Ferrone, Gus Isidore, Pino Palladino, Greg Phillinganes, Kamil Rustam (RIP: Jim Copley) Technical: Ian Cooper

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QUESTIONS:

01. Does Jim play in some album by Ian Gillan?

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RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 20


Official site(s) - tell them you saw the link here:

• Paul Rodgers
• Don Airey Official website

From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

• Manfred Mann´s Earth Band

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

• Mick Moody
• Paul Rodgers
• Bernie Marsden
• Geoff Whitehorn

From the great site DME (by Dmitry M. Epstein), we have fantastic interviews:

• Manfred Mann
• Bernie Marsden
• Geoff Whitehorn
• Mark Stanway
• Doogie White
• Tony Clarkin

From the comprehensive Rockpalast site (by Michael Marsch), we have:

• Paul Rodgers & Company - with lots of photos!

Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:

• Paul Rodgers
• Geoff Whitehorn
• Don Airey

Assorted links:

• The Company of Snakes website (by Michael Fürst)
• Paul Rodgers (by Lucy Piller)
• The Company of Snakes website (by Michael Fürst)

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RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 40
Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Jim Copley, please, also write me with the link.

• The Bad Apples - I Don´t Need No Doctor
The Bad Apples live. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Jim Copley, Micky Moody, Micky Moody. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• The Bad Apples - I Don´t Need No Doctor
The Bad Apples live. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Jim Copley, Micky Moody, Micky Moody. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• The Bad Apples - I Don´t Need No Doctor
The Bad Apples live in the studio (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Micky Moody. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• Char - Situation
Char playing a Jeff Beck cover live in the studio with great players. Stunning. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Yoshihiro Naruse, Jun Sato.


• Jim Copley - Drum Solo
Jim Copley drum solo (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Jim Copley.


• Innes Sibun - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Innes Sibun playing this Beatles cover live in the studio. Fantastic performance (Resolution: 1080) (HQ)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Eric Mylod-Okafo, Innes Sibun.


• Jeff Beck - She´s A Woman
Jeff Beck with Upp live on TV in 1974. Amazing. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Stephen Amazing, Jeff Beck, Andy Clark, Jim Copley.


• Jeff Beck - Down In The Dirt - 01
Jeff Beck with Upp live on TV in 1974. Amazing. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Stephen Amazing, Jeff Beck, Andy Clark, Jim Copley.


• Go West - Eye To Eye
Go West live in 1987. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Peter Adams, Mo Birch, Jim Copley, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Jaz Lochrie, Alan Murphy, Maggie Ryder, Linda Taylor.


• Go West - Little Caesar & Missing Persons
Go West live in 1987. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Peter Adams, Mo Birch, Jim Copley, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Jaz Lochrie, Alan Murphy, Maggie Ryder, Linda Taylor.


• Go West - True Colours
Go West live in 1987. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Peter Adams, Mo Birch, Jim Copley, Peter Cox, Richard Drummie, Jaz Lochrie, Alan Murphy, Maggie Ryder, Linda Taylor.


• Do Me A Favor - Jim Copley Solo - Ruby Red Lips
Psychedelix live in March 1994, including a drum solo by Jim Copley. Amazing. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Jaz Lochrie, Dan Matrazzo, Neil Taylor.


• Char - Rainbow Shoes
Char live in November 1996 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima.


• Char - Song In My Heart
Char live in November 1996 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima, Shinji Nishi.


• Char - Wondering Again
Char live in November 1996 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima. horn players unknown to me.


• Jim Copley - Soundcheck
Jim Copley drum solo at some soundchecks for Magnum in Nov/Dec 2007 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Jim Copley.


• Jim Copley - Red Beans & Rice
Jim Copley live in 2008 with Micky Moody. Fantastic! (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima, Micky Moody.


• Jim Copley - Every Day I Have The Blues
Jim Copley live in 2008 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima.


• Jim Copley - Rainbow Shoes
Jim Copley live in June 2008 (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima.


• Jim Copley - Got No String Attached
Jim Copley live in June 2008 (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson, Yoshinobu Kojima.


• Manfred Mann - Dancing In The Dark
Manfred Mann live in 2009 (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Steve Kinch, Manfred Mann, Noel McCalla, Mick Rogers, Mick Rogers.


• Jim Copley - Skank It
Jim Copley live in the studio. Fascinating. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson.


• Jim Copley - Chameleon
Jim Copley live in the studio. Fascinating. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson.


• Jim Copley - Jam
Jim Copley live in the studio. Fascinating. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Char, Jim Copley, Paul Jackson.


• The Bad Apples - I Got The Same Old Blues
The Bad Apples live in 2011 with Eric Clapton and Paul Jones guesting! (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Eric Clapton, Jim Copley, Matt Empson, Ian Jennings, Paul Jones, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers.


• The Bad Apples - Before You Accuse Me
The Bad Apples live in 2011 with Eric Clapton and Paul Jones guesting! (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Eric Clapton, Jim Copley, Matt Empson, Ian Jennings, Paul Jones, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers.


• The Bad Apples - Bring It On Home To Me - 01
The Bad Apples live in 2011 with and Paul Jones and James Hunter guesting (Resolution: 1080) (HQ)
Featuring: Jim Copley, James Hunter, Ian Jennings, Paul Jones, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers.


• The Bad Apples - Cold Shot
The Bad Apples live in June 2011 with Craig Milverton guesting (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Jim Copley, Robert Hart, Ian Jennings, Craig Milverton, Micky Moody, Mick Rogers.


• The Straits - Romeo & Juliet
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Your Latest Trick
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Sultans Of Swing
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Communique
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Brothers In Arms
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Tunnel Of Love
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Telegraph Road
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Two Young Lovers
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Tunnel Of Love
The Straits live in March 2012 in Spain (Resolution: 1080) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Sultans Of Swing
The Straits live in March 2012 in Spain (Resolution: 1080) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Portobello Belle
The Straits live in March 2012 in Spain (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.


• The Straits - Private Investigations
The Straits live in March 2012. (Resolution: 720) (HQ)
Featuring: Alan Clark, Jim Copley, Mickey Feat, Adam Phillips, Terence Reis, Jamie Squire, Chris White.

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THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:

Andy Blackford: for writing me about Spreadeagle, as well as correcting my typo on his name (2008).

Special Thanks to:

Laurent Biehly: for info on Jim Copley sessions with Robert Hart.

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WHAT'S NEW:

30/June/2017 - Page added to the blog.
08/November/1999 - Original page written by me (in the old site).

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RELATED MUSICIANS:

Jim Copley mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Bernie Marsden (6)
Jeff Beck (5)
Jaz Lochrie (5)
Micky Moody (5)
Pino Palladino (5)
Colin Campsie (4)
Ian Jennings (4)
Neil Murray (4)
Geoff Whitehorn (4)
Stephen Amazing (3)

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