Andy Brown (bass)

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BANDS:

BAND	PERIOD	DETAILS
Alan Bown Set	[?-Sep 71]	1 recording
Tiger	[1976-?]	1 recording
Violinski	[1977-1978]	1 recording + 1 compilation
The Rutles		1 recording
The Bliss Band		2 recordings
Barbara Dickson Band		6 recordings
Fast Buck	[1987]
Koji Tamaki Band	[1987]
Elaine Paige Band	[1989]
Tanita Tikaram Band	[Feb 90-Jul 90]
Be Sharp	[Mar 91-1997]	4 recordings
Paul Cox Band	[1998]	1 recording
Phil Ram Band	[1999-?]

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BIOGRAPHY:

Very talented bassist, also a good singer. I haven´t biographical data about him.

Besides, I must say that I have confusion about his career. Why? Well, it seems there are several different Andy Brown bassists (one of them being more into jazz, usually playing with Tony Oxley - another one from New Zealand). To make things worse, keyboardist Andy Bown (from The Herd and Status Quo fame) is miscredited many times as Andy Brown, and he also played bass in the 70s. So, how can I know who is who every time? :) I´ve tried my best to place the correct credits to the proper musician, but any help would be very appreciated, as always.

Andy Brown

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ALAN BOWN SET

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This was another incarnation of the Alan Bown Set, when Andy Brown replaced Stan Haldane:

ALAN BOWN SET #7				?-Sep 71
Alan Bown † trumpet	Gordon Neville vocals	Tony Catchpole guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Jeff Bannister keyboards, vocals	John Anthony Helliwell sax

Vic Sweeney drums

But Andy Brown and Tony Catchpole left the band in September 1971 (they were replaced by Dougie Thomson and Derek Griffiths).

Other info on members of Alan Bown Set (I know up to 20 members)
Old pages (1):	Alan Coulter
To be covered (12):	Jeff Bannister, Alan Bown, Tony Dangerfield, John Goodsall, Derek Griffiths, John Anthony Helliwell, Dave Lawson, Gordon Neville, Robert Palmer, Jess Roden, Vic Sweeney, Dougie Thomson
Not enough info (6):	Pete Burgess, Tony Catchpole, Dave Green, Stan Haldane, Jim Lacey, Frank White

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TIGER

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In 1976, Andy Brown joins Tiger, a band formed by singer Nicky Moore and Big Jim Sullivan, but I don´t know the exact lineups. Help here, please!

TIGER #?				1976-?
Nicky Moore vocals	Les Walker vocals	Big Jim Sullivan † guitar	Bill McGillivray guitar, keyboards, vocals	Andy Brown † bass, vocals	Alan Park keyboards

+ a drummer, unknown to me. Help!

The band toured with Hawkwind, around October 1976.

Other info on members of Tiger (I know up to 10 members)
Already covered (1):	Big Jim Sullivan
To be covered (6):	Ray Flacke, Percy Jones, Nicky Moore, Alan Park, Simon Phillips, Les Walker
Not enough info (2):	Bill McGillivray, Jim Payne

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VIOLINSKI

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This was the original lineup for Violinski, formed by Mik Kaminski (then, still in the ELO):

VIOLINSKI #1			1977-1978
Baz Dunnery † guitar	Andy Brown † bass, vocals	John Marcangelo keyboards	Mik Kaminski violin	John Hodgson drums

They started recording, but Brown and Dunnery soon left in 1978.

Other info on members of Violinski (I know up to 11 members)
To be covered (5):	Bob Brady, Ronnie Caryl, Michael D´Albuquerque, John Hodgson, Mik Kaminski
Not enough info (5):	Rod Butler, Baz Dunnery, Paul Mann, John Marcangelo, Iain Whitmore

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THE RUTLES

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Andy Brown was also a member of The Rutles, but I haven´t any details:

THE RUTLES #?	?
Andy Brown † bass	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of The Rutles (I know up to 11 members)
Already covered (1):	Mark Griffiths
To be covered (5):	Ricky Fataar, Ollie Halsall, John Halsey, Neil Innes, Mickey Simmonds
Not enough info (4):	David Battley, Eric Idle, J J Jones, Ken Thornton

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THE BLISS BAND

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The Bliss Band. From up to down: Paul Bliss, Phil Palmer, Alan Park, Nigel Elliot, Andy Brown

Around 1979 (I´m not sure of the date), Andy Brown joins The Bliss Band:

THE BLISS BAND #?			?
Paul Bliss vocals, keyboards	Phil Palmer guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Alan Park keyboards	Nigel Elliot drums

Other info on members of The Bliss Band (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4):	Paul Bliss, Nigel Elliot, Phil Palmer, Alan Park

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BARBARA DICKSON BAND

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Barbara Dickson and Andy Brown

Around June 1986, this was the Barbara Dickson Band, with great players, as always:

BARBARA DICKSON BAND #?				1986
Barbara Dickson vocals	Richard Brunton guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Ian Lynn keyboards	Pete Zorn flute, sax, percussion	Bob Jenkins drums

This lineup recorded the live album After dark.

Andy Brown, Barbara Dickson and Jerry Stevenson

Barbara Dickson Band in 1987. From left to right: John Lingwood, Andy Brown, Jerry Stevenson, Pete Zorn, Ian Lynn

This was the Barbara Dickson Band that recorded the live video In concert at The Royal Albert Hall in 1987 (and released in 1989):

BARBARA DICKSON BAND #?				1987
Barbara Dickson vocals	Jerry Stevenson guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Ian Lynn keyboards, director	Pete Zorn sax, flute, guitar	John Lingwood drums

Other info on members of Barbara Dickson Band (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (6):	Dave Bronze, Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Martin Jenner, Jeff Seopardie, Jerry Stevenson
To be covered (15):	Jeff Allen, Barbara Dickson, Troy Donockley, Neil Drinkwater, Russell Field, Isaac Guillory, Nick Holland, Gordon Huntley, Brad Lang, John Lingwood, Ian Lynn, Andy Nye, Julian Stringle, Gary Twigg, Pete Zorn

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FAST BUCK

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In 1987, Andy Brown joins Fast Buck for a very short period:

FAST BUCK #?			1987
Ed Hamilton vocals, guitar	Andy Locke guitar, vocals	Andy Brown † bass	Mike Simmonds keyboards	Mike Baron drums

But they soon split, after making some unreleased recordings and never playing any live concert.

Other info on members of Fast Buck (I know up to 14 members)
Already covered (1):	Mick Grabham
To be covered (12):	Mike Baron, Tony Connor, Dick Dastardly, Steve Dixon, Scott Gorham, Rob Grant, Ed Hamilton, Harvey Hinsley, Dave Kerr-Clemenson, Eddie Leach, Andy Locke, Mike Simmonds

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KOJI TAMAKI BAND

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In 1987, Koji Tamaki used English musicians for his solo album All I do. Some of them also toured Japan with him. This is the lineup, but I´m not sure of all the names, so if someone can confirm that point, it would be great:

KOJI TAMAKI BAND #?				1987
Koji Tamaki vocals	Phil Palmer guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Chris Cameron keyboards	Yuji Kamashima keyboards	Stuart Brooks trumpet

Steve Gregory sax

Neil Sidwell trombone

Charlie Morgan drums

Yuko Otaki vocals

Tomoko Yoshikawa vocals

Kumi Saitoh vocals

Other info on members of Koji Tamaki Band (I know up to 12 members)
To be covered (6):	Stuart Brooks, Chris Cameron, Steve Gregory, Charlie Morgan, Phil Palmer, Neil Sidwell
Not enough info (5):	Yuji Kamashima, Yuko Otaki, Kumi Saitoh, Koji Tamaki, Tomoko Yoshikawa

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ELAINE PAIGE BAND

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Around 1989, Andy Brown was part of the Elaine Paige live backing band, but I don´t know the exact details:

ELAINE PAIGE BAND #?	1989
Elaine Paige vocals	Andy Brown † bass	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Elaine Paige Band (I know up to 13 members)
Already covered (1):	Tommy Eyre
To be covered (8):	Paul Bliss, Simon Eyre, Marc Fox, Pete May, Andy Pask, Dave Rose, Ian Wherry, Pete Zorn
Not enough info (3):	Martin Cohen, Elaine Paige, Graham Ward

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TANITA TIKARAM BAND

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In 1990, this was the great Tanita Tikaram live band for a long tour from February to July:

TANITA TIKARAM BAND #4				Feb 90-Jul 90
Tanita Tikaram vocals, guitar	Mark Cresswell guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Bob Noble keyboards	Helen O´Hara violin	Nic France drums

They were supposed to play in my city in September, but the whole European leg of the tour was cancelled. A pity.

Other info on members of Tanita Tikaram Band (I know up to 18 members)
To be covered (17):	Tim Bradshaw, Richie Buckley, David Clifton, Mark Cresswell, Nic France, Tim Goldsmith, David Hayes, Adam Kirk, Steve McDonnell, Rory McFarlane, Bob Noble, Helen O´Hara, Mark Russell, Tanita Tikaram, Frank Tontoh, Simon Walker, Steve Williams

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BE SHARP

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Jerry and Bob ask their mate Andy Brown to join Be Sharp around March 1991, replacing Dave Bronze:

BE SHARP #2	Mar 91-1997
Jerry Stevenson guitar, vocals	Andy Brown † bass, vocals	Bob Jenkins drums

After several albums and many tours, Andy Brown left the band sometime during 1997.

Other info on members of Be Sharp (I know up to 6 members)
Already covered (3):	Dave Bronze, Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson
To be covered (2):	Gary Moxom, Darren Tingey

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PAUL COX BAND

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This was the personnel for Paul Cox & Soul Intention in September 1998, when they played for BBC radio program hosted by Paul Jones:

PAUL COX BAND #?				Sep 98
Paul Cox vocals	Mark Simkins guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Gary Moberley keyboards	Sid Gauld trumpet	Nick Payn sax

Martyn C Winning sax

Pete Thompson drums

Other info on members of Paul Cox Band (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (5):	Chris Belshaw, Gary Moberley, Chris Parren, Mark Simkins, Ed Spevock
Old pages (1):	Pete Thompson
To be covered (16):	Jonathan Bankes, Roger Cotton, Paul Cox, Steve Dixon, Martin Drover, Sid Gauld, Tim Hain, John Lingwood, Al MacLean, Rob Millis, Tommy O´Donnell, Nick Payn, Prince, Mike Summerland, Matt Winch, Martyn C Winning

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PHIL RAM BAND

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In 1999, the Phil Ram changes its lineup:

PHIL RAM BAND #2	1999-?
Phil Ram guitar	Andy Brown † bass	Barry Sibbett drums

They recorded some tracks, but Andy´s health started to be worse, so the band stopped playing.

Other info on members of Phil Ram Band (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (3):	Louis Borenius, Charlie Morgan, Barry Sibbett
Not enough info (2):	Phil Ram, Adrian Wyatt

Andy Brown

But soon after that, he was detected a pancreatic cancer, and he sadly passed away on August 23rd, 2000. Another tragedy as he was a really powerful player.

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DISCOGRAPHY: (55 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (17 credits)

• Stretching out - Alan Bown (1971)


• Members: Jeff Bannister, Derek Griffiths, John Anthony Helliwell, Gordon Neville, Vic Sweeney (RIP: Alan Bown + Andy Brown, Robert Palmer)
• Producer: Mel Collins
• Goin´ down laughing - Tiger (1976)


• Members: Nicky Moore, Alan Park, Les Walker (RIP: Andy Brown, Big Jim Sullivan)
• Guests: Billy Rankin
• Dinner with Raoul - The Bliss Band (1978)


• Members: Paul Bliss, Nigel Elliot, Phil Palmer, Alan Park (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Guests: Greg Adams, Emilio Castillo, Victor Feldman, Venetta Fields, Stephen ´Doc´ Kupka, Shirley Matthews, Maureen McDonald, Michael McDonald, Lenny Pickett (RIP: Mic Gillette, Keith Knudsen)
• Producer: Jeff ´Skunk´ Baxter
• The Rutles - The Rutles (1978)


• Members: Ricky Fataar, John Halsey, Neil Innes (RIP: Andy Brown, Ollie Halsall)
• Guests: John Altman
• Producer: Bill Inglot
• Technical: Steve James, Ken Perry
• Comments: CD reissue contains bonus tracks.
• No cause for alarm - Violinski (1979)


• Members: Michael D´Albuquerque, John Hodgson, Mik Kaminski (RIP: Andy Brown, Baz Dunnery)
• Neon smiles - The Bliss Band (August 1979)


• Members: Paul Bliss, Nigel Elliot, Phil Palmer, Alan Park (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Guests: Frank Ricotti (RIP: Raphael Ravenscroft)
• Producer: Geoff Westley
• Comments: Project commanded by Paul Bliss, a former member of Dog Soldier (with Keef Hartley and Miller Anderson). With: Phil Palmer (guitar), Andy Bown (bass, vocals), Raphael Ravenscroft (sax), Alan Park (keyboards), Geoff Westley (keyboards, flute), Nigel Elliott (drums), Frank Ricotti (percussion).
• Heartbeats - Barbara Dickson (1984)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Ian Lynn, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Nicky Graham, Del Newman, Alan Tarney (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
• Gold - Barbara Dickson (1985)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Ian Lynn, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Guests: Bias Boshell, Kiki Dee, Martin Ditcham, Mo Foster
• Producer: Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Pip Williams
• Technical: Barry Hammond
• The Right moment - Barbara Dickson (1986)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Ian Lynn, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Del Newman
• Technical: Barry Hammond
• After dark - Barbara Dickson (1987) (LIVE)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Ian Lynn, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Comments: Live album recorded during two different concerts held in June 1986 and May 1987.
• In concert at The Royal Albert Hall - Barbara Dickson (1989) (LIVE)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + John Lingwood, Jerry Stevenson, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Comments: Live video (reissued on DVD with 2 additional tracks, one of them featuring Elaine Paige), recorded in 1987.
• Don´t think twice it´s all right - Barbara Dickson (1992)


• Members: Barbara Dickson + Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Guests: Martin Ditcham, Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Danny Thompson, Geraint Watkins (RIP: Tony Jackson, Gerry Rafferty)
• Producer: Ian Lynn
• Play this! - Be Sharp (1993)


• Members: Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Night by night - Be Sharp (1995)


• Members: Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Insert this - Be Sharp (1996)


• Members: Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Comments: Live video.
• Take us alive - Be Sharp ( - )


• Members: Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Ain´t nothin´ doin´ - Paul Cox ( - )


• Members: Paul Cox + Roger Cotton, Martin Drover, Sid Gauld, Al MacLean, Gary Moberley, Nick Payn, Mark Simkins, Pete Thompson (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Guests: Mark Clements, Jenni Evans, Steve Jackson, Derek Nash
• Comments: First solo album by Paul Cox. Recorded by Paul Cox (vocals), Andy Brown (bass), Roger Cotton (guitar, keyboards, also producer) and Pete Thompson (drums), but also with many guests: Mark Simkins (guitar, vocals), Mark Clements (bass), Gary Moberley (keyboards), Steve Jackson (drums), Nick Payn (sax, flute), Martin Drover (trumpet, flugelhorn), Derek Nash (sax), Jennie Evans (backing vocals), Debbie Miller (backing vocals), Al McLean (backing vocals).
• My opinion: A great album, it contains nice renditions of Robin Trower/Frankie Miller (´This love is mine´) or John Hiatt, to name a few.

COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (1 credit)

• Clog dance - the very best of Violinski - Violinski (May 2007)


• Members: Bob Brady, Michael D´Albuquerque, John Hodgson, Mik Kaminski (RIP: Andy Brown, Baz Dunnery)
• Comments: Compilation with unreleased tracks.

ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (2 credits)

• Star Fleet OST - Paul Bliss (December 2009)


• Members: Paul Bliss
• Guests: (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Celebration - Ian Lynn ( - )


• Members: Ian Lynn
• Guests: Richard Brunton, Bob Jenkins, Pete Zorn + Martin Ditcham (RIP: Andy Brown)

COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)

• Guitar speak II - VVAA (1988)


• Guests: Jan Akkerman, Brian Bennett, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Dave Bronze, Jim Copley, Andy Duncan, Dennis Greaves, Rodney Holmes, Tony Iommi, Jaz Lochrie, Ian Lynn, Harvey Mandel, Jim Mankey, Bernie Marsden, Hank Marvin, Geoff Nicholls, Robin Trower, Peter Van Hooke, Reggie Washington, Reg Webb (RIP: Andy Brown, Pete Haycock, Cozy Powell)
• Producer: Earle Mankey, Christopher Neil
• Technical: Ron McMaster

LIBRARY ALBUMS (1 credit)

• The Great dames of rock´n´roll - VVAA (1982)


• Guests: Chris Parren, Ray Russell (RIP: Andy Brown, Barry De Souza)
• Comments: Library album.

SESSIONS (31 credits)

• Smoking mirror - Ronnie Paisley (1979)


• Guests: Steve Gregory, Jon Mark, Alan Park, Peter Pavli, Frank Ricotti, Jim Toomey (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Still life - Karel Fialka (1980)


• Guests: Robin Langridge (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Strada facendo - Claudio Baglioni (1981)


• Guests: Stuart Elliott, Paul Keogh, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Ray Russell, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Geoff Westley
• Technical: Ian Cooper, Stephen W Tayler
• Comments: Claudio Baglioni is an interesting Italian artist. Strada facendo was recorded with Ray Russell (guitar), Paul Keogh (guitar), Phil Palmer (guitar), Andy Brown (bass), Geoff Westley (keyboards, arranger and producer), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Stuart Elliott (drums), Frank Ricotti (percussion). In 2011, a 30th anniversary special edition was released, as a 3CD (one of them, live).
• Take my time - Sheena Easton (1981)


• Members: Alan Carvell, Ian Lynn
• Guests: Derek Austin, Sharon Campbell, Tony Hall, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Andy Brown, Billy Lyall)
• Producer: Christopher Neil
• Comments: CD reissue contains 4 bonus tracks.
• Sheena Easton - Sheena Easton (1981)


• Members: Alan Carvell, Ian Lynn
• Guests: Derek Austin, Sharon Campbell, Tony Hall, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Andy Brown, Billy Lyall)
• Producer: Christopher Neil
• Comments: CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.
• You could have been with me - Sheena Easton (1981)


• Members: Alan Carvell, Ian Lynn
• Guests: Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Tony Rivers, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Christopher Neil
• This is the house / Home is where the heart is (SINGLE) - Eurythmics (March 1982)


• Guests: Dick Cuthell, John Turnbull (RIP: Andy Brown)
• North of a miracle - Nick Heyward (1983)


• Members: Tim Renwick
• Guests: Pete Beachill, Stuart Brooks, Paul Buckmaster, Brian Gascoigne, Tony Maronie, Dave Mattacks, Steve Nieve, Pino Palladino, Andrew Powell, Danny Schogger, Chris White (RIP: Andy Brown, Bill Le Sage, Morris Pert)
• Producer: Geoff Emerick
• Comments: Nick Heyward was the leader in new wave band Haircut One Hundred. After he left the band, he recorded this album with Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Nieve (keyboards, from The Attractions), Brian Gascoigne (keyboards), Pino Palladino (bass), Andy Brown (bass), Dave Mattacks (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Chris White (sax), Stuart Brooks (trumpet). CD reissue contains 7 bonus tracks.
• All alone with friends - Hank Marvin (1983)


• Members: Hank Marvin
• Guests: Brian Bennett + Alan Carvell, John Farrar, Ian Lynn, Peter Van Hooke, Bruce Welch (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Christopher Neil
• What goes around... - Hollies (July 1983)


• Members: Paul Bliss, Brian Chatton, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash, Steve Stroud, Terry Sylvester
• Guests: Mike Batt, Alan Tarney (RIP: Andy Brown, Joe Lala)
• Technical: Wally Traugott
• Geminis - Ana Belen (1984)


• Guests: Martin Dobson, Stuart Elliott, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Ray Russell (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Geoff Westley
• Comments: Successful Spanish artist.
• Fine, fine baby - Mabel Scott (1984)


• Members: (RIP: Mabel Scott)
• Guests: John Anderson, Carl Pruitt (RIP: Eddie Barefield, Andy Brown, Charles Brown, Milt Buckner, Henderson Chambers, Maxwell Davis, Tyree Glenn, Bill Graham, Al Hall, Budd Johnson, Jo Jones, King Kolax, Sonny Payne, Paul Quinichette, Gene Ramey, Buddy Tate, Dick Vance, Joe Wilder)
• Claudio Baglioni (81-85) - Claudio Baglioni (1985)


• Guests: Derek Austin, Trevor Bastow, Stuart Elliott, Mo Foster, Nick Glennie-Smith, Paul Keogh, Brett Morgan, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Peter Van Hooke, Geoff Westley, Hans Zimmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Minx - Toyah (1985)


• Members: Simon Darlow, Adrian Lee
• Guests: Ray Beavis, Richie Bull, Alan Carvell, Richard Hewson, Christopher Neil, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Peter Van Hooke, Ian Wherry (RIP: Andy Brown, John ´Irish´ Earle, Al Hodge, Paul Raven)
• Para la ternura siempre hay tiempo - Ana Belen y Victor Manuel (1986)


• Guests: Mitch Dalton, Stuart Elliott, Harold Fisher, Phil Palmer, Andy Pask, Phil Todd (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Geoff Westley
• Comments: They´re a successful Spanish couple. This double album includes 1 disc by Ana Belen, and 1 disc by Victor Manuel.
• Lonesome man blues (SINGLE) - Dave Kelly (1986)


• Members: Dave Kelly + Peter Filleul
• Guests: Mark Feltham, Bob Hall, Bob Jenkins, Paul Jones, Liz Kitchen (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Comments: Music from The BBC TV Series King Of The Ghetto.
• King of the ghetto - Dave Kelly (1986)


• Members: Dave Kelly + Peter Filleul
• Guests: Paul Jones + Mark Feltham, Bob Hall, Bob Jenkins, Liz Kitchen (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Afternoons in utopia - Alphaville (June 1986)


• Guests: Guy Barker, Stuart Brooks, Judy Cheeks, Alan Childs, Bob Jenkins, Dave LeBolt, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Jimmy Ripp, Carmine Rojas, Neil Sidwell, Robin Smith, Phil Todd (RIP: Andy Brown, Jimmy Maelen)
• Producer: Steve Thompson, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Steve Chase
• Comments: Second album by the band, recorded from September 1985 to May 1986.
• Physical favours / Silk or stone (SINGLE) - Sharon O´Neill (1987)


• Guests: Peter Beckett, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Ian Cooper
• A la sombra de un leon - Ana Belen (1988)


• Guests: Stuart Elliott, Phil Palmer, Andy Pask, Frank Ricotti, Jamie Talbot, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Geoff Westley
• Horizon - Masami Tsuchiya (1988)


• Guests: Danny Cummings, Helen Liebmann, David Palmer, Caron Wheeler, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Andy Brown, Mick Karn)
• Producer: Nigel Walker
• Let´s dance - The Grants (1989)


• Guests: B J Cole, Bernie Frost, Bob Jenkins, Katie Kissoon, Phil Lanzon, Tessa Niles, Nick Payn, Jerry Stevenson, Miriam Stockley, Bobby Valentino, Geraint Watkins, Pip Williams (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Different - Thomas Anders (August 1989)


• Guests: Ian Lynn, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Jeremy Stacey, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown, Martin Jenner)
• Producer: Alan Tarney (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
• Comments: Thomas Anders was the lead singer in the band Modern Talking.
• Danced in the fire - Sharon O´Neill (1990)


• Members: Sharon O´Neill
• Guests: Peter Beckett, Tony Buchanan, Joe Creighton, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Ian Cooper
• Under no obligation - Roger Chapman (March 1992)


• Members: Roger Chapman + Gina Brown, Ian Gibbons, Debbie Sharp, Steve Simpson, Peter Stroud, Mick Weaver, Geoff Whitehorn, Laurie Wisefield
• Guests: George Chandler, Judy Cheeks, Bob Jenkins, Mike Paice, Juliet Roberts, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Andy Brown, Alvin Lee)
• Producer: Bob Ross, Mike Vernon
• Comments: After four years out of Roger Chapman's band, Geoff Whitehorn played with him again in this album: Geoff Whitehorn (guitar), Steve Simpson (guitar), Laurie Wisefield (guitar), Alvin Lee (guitar), Peter Stroud (bass, later in Peter Green's Splinter Group), Andy Brown (bass), Mick Weaver (keyboards), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Ian Gibbons (keyboards), Mike Paice (sax), Bob Jenkins (drums). Produced by Mike Vernon.
• ...When the blues come to call... - Dave Kelly (1994)


• Members: Dave Kelly + Marcus Cliffe, Ed Deane, Peter Filleul
• Guests: Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Christine Collister, Sam Kelly, Liz Kitchen, Chuck Leavell, Paddy McHugh, Geraint Watkins, Pick Withers (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Ya viene el sol - Mecano (1998)


• Guests: Hans Zimmer + Charlie Morgan (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Technical: Austin Ince
• Comments: Mecano has been the most successful Spanish band ever.
• Hard cash - Richard Thompson (August 1998)


• Members: Richard Thompson + Christine Collister, Alan Dunn, Clive Gregson, Dave Mattacks, Pete Zorn
• Guests: Martin Carthy, PEter Filleul, Ron Kavana, Dave Kelly, Chris Leslie, Ian Lynn (RIP: Andy Brown, Jo Ann Kelly, Michael Marra)
• Visions of dreamscapes - Alphaville (1999)


• Members: (RIP: Martin Lister)
• Guests: Guy Barker, Stuart Brooks, Tim Cansfield, Judy Cheeks, Bob Jenkins, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Neil Sidwell, Robin Smith, Phil Todd (RIP: Rainer Bloss, Andy Brown)
• Producer: Peter Walsh
• Technical: Andy Richards
• Canzoni a raccolta - Ivano Fossati (January 1999)


• Guests: Guy Barker, Trilok Gurtu, Luis Jardim, Tony Levin, Richard Niles, Phil Palmer, Peter Van Hooke, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Andy Brown, Alan Douglas)
• Absolute O´Brien - Richard O´Brien (February 1999)


• Members: Les Davidson, Nick Payn, Ed Spevock
• Guests: Guy Barker, Pete Beachill, Bias Boshell, Hugh Burns, George Chandler, Paul Clarvis, Bob Jenkins, Zeitia Massiah, Kevin McAlea, Jackie Rawe (RIP: Andy Brown, Sappho Korner)
• Producer: Pip Williams
• Technical: (RIP: Damian Korner)
• Comments: In 1996, Richard O´Brien has his own musical ´Disgracefully yours´. Some of the songs from the show were later played in Richard O'Brien's album from 1999, Absolute O'Brien, where Ed Spevock plays in two songs. The album was produced by the great Pip Williams, and other musicians featured are: Les Davidson (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Bias Boshell (keyboards), Rob Melvin (keyboards), Andy Brown (bass), Bill Robinson (bass), Nick Payn (sax), Pete Beachill (trumpet), Guy Barker (trumpet), Bob Jenkins (drums), and Sappho Korner on backing vocals.

COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (2 credits)

• Over 60 minutes with... Strange Advance - Strange Advance (1987)


• Guests: Bryan Adams, Tony Lester, Andy Newmark, Earl Slick (RIP: Andy Brown, Michael Kamen, Domenic Troiano)
• Producer: (RIP: Bruce Fairbairn)
• The Singles collection - Alphaville (1988)


• Guests: Guy Barker, Stuart Brooks, Judy Cheeks, Curt Cress, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Jimmy Ripp, Neil Sidwell, Robin Smith, Phil Todd (RIP: Andy Brown, Jimmy Maelen)
• Producer: Steve Thompson, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Steve Chase, Klaus Schulze

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QUESTIONS:

01. Has Andy Brown played in some album by Oletta Adams and Gerry Rafferty?

02. Has Andy played live for Sheena Easton?

03. Does Andy Brown appear in Koji Tamaki album All I do?

04. Is "our" Andy Brown who appears in the Beaver Storm album Live at Ronnie Scott´s?

05. Was there another lineup of Tiger with Andy Brown and with Ray Flacke on guitar?

06. Was Andy Brown for a while in Alan Bown Set at the same as Robert Palmer?

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RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 9


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

• Be Sharp
• Paul Cox

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

• The Alan Bown Set

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

• Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation
• Dave Kelly
• Roger Chapman

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

• Roger Chapman & The Shortlist

From the fantastic The British Sound blog (by Bruno Ceriotti), we have rock family trees about:

• Alan Bown Set

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:

• Roger Chapman

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RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 3
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 Andy Brown, please, also write me with the link.

• Barbara Dickson - For All We Know
Barbara Dickson live in 1987. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Andy Brown, Barbara Dickson, John Lingwood, Ian Lynn, Jerry Stevenson, Pete Zorn.


• Be Sharp - Five Miles Above
Be Sharp live. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Andy Brown, Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson.


• Be Sharp - The Trap
Be Sharp live. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Andy Brown, Bob Jenkins, Jerry Stevenson.

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THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:

Jerry Stevenson: for confirming that Andy played in The Rutles and Alan Bown Set (2002).

Blake Powell: for everything regarding Paul Cox, as well as for his wonderful presents (2002).

Special Thanks to:

Jan Van Duren: for info (2001 & 2006).

Kevin Dyson: for info on Andy (2002).

Thanks to:

Tony Furnell: for info (2008).

Andy Reynolds: for info on the album Brown source (2010).

Simon Cantwell: for info on Andy Brown´s benefit gig (2002).

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WHAT'S NEW:

20/January/2012 - Page added to the blog.
24/October/2000 - Original page written by me (in the old site).

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RELATED MUSICIANS:

Andy Brown mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Phil Palmer (18)
Bob Jenkins (17)
Frank Ricotti (14)
Ian Lynn (13)
Peter Van Hooke (9)
Pete Zorn (9)
Jerry Stevenson (7)
Barbara Dickson (6)
Christopher Neil (6)
Geoff Westley (6)

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Page created by Miguel Terol on: 24/October/2000 - Last modified on: 26/February/2016. If you want to contribute with info, please write to: molympus1@gmail.com

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Please, note than you can check the indexes (musicians, bands, obituaries) at the top of this page.

Mark Griffiths (guitar / bass)

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BANDS:

BAND	PERIOD	DETAILS
The Flying Garrick
At Last The 1958 Rock´n´Roll Show
Smile	[1968]
Harsh Reality	[?-Jan 70]	1 recording
Ian Matthews Band	[Jan 70]	7 recordings + 1 compilation
Matthews Southern Comfort	[Jan 70-Nov 70]	3 recordings + 3 compilations
Southern Comfort	[Nov 70-1972]	3 recordings + 1 compilation
Al Stewart Band	[1975]
David Essex Band		5 recordings
Claire Hammill Band
The Celebrated Ratliffe Stout Band		3 recordings
Tom Robinson Band	[Nov 76-Dec 76]
Cliff Richard Band	[1977]	10 recordings
Ian Matthews Band (again)	[1978-1980]
Cliff Richard Band (again)	[1981-1983]
Everly Brothers	[Sep 83]	4 recordings
Ian Matthews Band (again)	[1984]
Cliff Richard Band (again)	[1984]
The Shadows	[1986-1987]	4 recordings + 1 compilation
Cliff Richard Band (again)	[1988]
The Shadows (again)	[1989]
Cliff Richard & The Shadows	[Jun 89]	2 recordings
Cliff Richard & The Shadows (again)	[Jun 90]
The Shadows (again)	[Dec 90]
Ginger Pig Boogie Band	[?]
Plainsong	[1992-1996]	6 recordings
Hank Marvin & Brian Bennett Band	[Nov 94]	7 recordings
Mirage	[1995]	1 recording
Hank Marvin Band (again)	[Nov 95-Dec 95]
Hank Marvin Band (again)	[Mar 97-May 97]
Plainsong (again)	[1997-?]
Hank Marvin Band (again)	[Oct 98-Dec 98]
Hank Marvin Band (again)	[Apr 00-Jun 00]
Ian Matthews & Andy Roberts (again)	[Aug 00]
Hank Marvin Band (again)	[Apr 02-Jun 02]
Plainsong (again)	[2003-?]
Willy Russell Band	[Jul 03]	1 recording
The Shadows (again)	[May 04-2004]
The Rutles	[Jun 04]
The Rutles (again)	[Jun 05]
The Shadows (again)	[Jun 05-2005]
Warren Bennett & Friends	[Sep 06]	3 recordings
John Verity Band	[2006]	4 recordings
Dennis Locorriere Band	[Mar 07-Apr 07]	1 recording
Cliff Richard Band (again)	[Nov 08-Dec 08]
Phoenix	[2009]
Cliff Richard & The Shadows (again)	[Sep 09-2010]

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BIOGRAPHY:

Superb musician (I knew him first as a guitarist, but he also plays bass, especially when he plays for The Shadows). He appears with many of my favourite musicians. He has a very long career, as we are going to read.

He was born Mark-Haydn Griffiths in Northampton, England.

a young Mark Griffiths

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THE FLYING GARRICK

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When they were still teenagers, Mark Griffiths and Tom Hall started playing together in folk clubs. Soon after, they also formed their first band. Don´t know if there were more players involved.

This friendship experience lasted during Tom´s whole life, as Mark produced most of Tom´s albums as well as playing together again in another band, as we´re going to read.

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AT LAST THE 1958 ROCK´N´ROLL SHOW

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This was a band led by piano player Freddie ´Fingers´ Lee. Along many different lineups, he hired some young musicians that were later famous. Mark Griffiths was one of them, but I don´t have info about the lineup(s) or the period when this happened. Can someone help?

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SMILE

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Smile was a band formed by Roger Swallow in 1968. They released one single in Decca, 'Penny for the wind / Tea and toast, Mr. Watson?' in May 1968 (credited to Dennis Couldry And Smile), but they recorded more tracks that remain unreleased.

They only played one gig, at the Isle Of Wight Festival in August 1968 (as The Smile), with this lineup (Spedding on bass!):

SMILE #?			Aug 68
		êBattered Ornaments
Dennis Couldry vocals	Mark Griffiths guitar	Chris Spedding bass	Roy Civil keyboards	Roger Swallow drums
		Frank Ricotti Quartetê

They also made a TV appearance.

I have some questions... Does anybody know who are the musicians playing in the single? These same ones?

Other info on members of Smile (I know up to 5 members)
Already covered (1):	Roger Swallow
To be covered (1):	Chris Spedding
Not enough info (2):	Roy Civil, Dennis Couldry

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HARSH REALITY

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They were a band from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, formed by members of another band called Freightliner Blues Band (previously also called The Revolution)

HARSH REALITY #?			1968-1969
Carl Barnwell guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar, bass	Cliff Jenkins guitar	Stephen Miller † keyboards	Roger Swallow drums
Ian Matthews Bandê	Ian Matthews Bandê			Ian Matthews Bandê

In 1968, they released their first single, ´Tobacco Ash Sunday / How Do You Feel´. They released only one album, Heaven and hell in 1969. After a new single in 1969, they disbanded and their producer recommended Barnwell, Griffiths and Roger Swallow to join the first Ian Matthews live backing band in 1970.

As I don´t have the album, I can´t check the credits, but I read in a different book that the lineup was different: Alan Greed (vocals), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Dave Jenkins (guitar), Steve Miller (bass) and Roger Swallow (drums). Can someone help me checking the album credits, please?

Other info on members of Harsh Reality (I know up to 5 members)
Already covered (1):	Roger Swallow
To be covered (3):	Carl Barnwell, Cliff Jenkins, Stephen Miller

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IAN MATTHEWS BAND

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This was first Ian Matthews Band lineup, in January 1970:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #1				Jan 70
	êHarsh Reality	êHarsh Reality			êHarsh Reality
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Carl Barnwell guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Gordon Huntley † steel guitar	Peter Watkins bass	Roger Swallow drums
Matthews Southern Comfortê	Matthews Southern Comfortê	Matthews Southern Comfortê	Matthews Southern Comfortê	Matthews Southern Comfortê	Matthews Southern Comfortê

But they turned into Matthews Southern Comfort that same month.

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MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT

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This was the original lineup of Matthews Southern Comfort in January 1970:

MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT #1				Jan 70-?
êIan Matthews Band	êIan Matthews Band	êIan Matthews Band	êIan Matthews Band	êIan Matthews Band	êIan Matthews Band
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Carl Barnwell guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Gordon Huntley † steel guitar	Peter Watkins bass	Roger Swallow drums
					Albion Country Bandê

But sometime later, Roger Swallow and Peter Watkins left (they were replaced by Ray Duffy and Andy Leigh).

This was the second lineup of Matthews Southern Comfort, sometime in 1970:

MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT #2				?-Nov 70
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Carl Barnwell guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Gordon Huntley † steel guitar	Andy Leigh bass	Ray Duffy drums

But Ian Matthews finally parted ways in November 1970, when he left for a solo career. The rest continued but as Southern Comfort.

Other info on members of Matthews Southern Comfort (I know up to 8 members)
Already covered (1):	Roger Swallow
To be covered (6):	Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Gordon Huntley, Andy Leigh, Ian Matthews, Peter Watkins

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SOUTHERN COMFORT

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Southern Comfort in 1971 - from left to right: Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Carl Barnwell - out of the photo: Gordon Huntley and Ray Duffy

Southern Comfort in 1971 - from left to right: Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ray Duffy, Carl Barnwell, Gordon Huntley

Southern Comfort in 1971 - from left to right: Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ray Duffy on drums, Carl Barnwell, Gordon Huntley

Without Ian Matthews, the band shorten their name to Southern Comfort in November 1970:

SOUTHERN COMFORT #1			Nov 70-1972
Carl Barnwell guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar, vocals	Gordon Huntley † steel guitar	Andy Leigh bass	Ray Duffy drums

They sadly split around 1972.

Other info on members of Southern Comfort (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (5):	Carl Barnwell, Graham Bonnet, Ray Duffy, Gordon Huntley, Andy Leigh

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JONATHAN KELLY BAND

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Jonathan Kelly appeared on TV (on The Old Grey Whistle Test) in May 1973 performing two songs with a one-off lineup with some of his friends:

JONATHAN KELLY BAND #?		?
	êSutherland Brothers
Jonathan Kelly † vocals, guitar	Tim Renwick guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Jeff Whittaker percussion
	Sutherland Brothersê

Kelly actually said something like ´I´d like to thank the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver for lending Tim Renwick for tonight´s show´ (thanks to NW for telling me this info back in 2004).

Other info on members of Jonathan Kelly Band (I know up to 11 members)
Already covered (2):	Jonathan Kelly, Tim Renwick
To be covered (8):	Kuma Harada, Chaz Jankel, Darryl Lee Que, Dave Sheen, Tim Staffell, Snowy White, Jeff Whittaker, Trevor Williams

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AL STEWART BAND

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This was the great Al Stewart touring band in 1975:

AL STEWART BAND #?				1975
	êSutherland Brothers & Quiver
Al Stewart vocals, guitar	Tim Renwick guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Peter White keyboards	Peter Wood † keyboards	Roger Swallow drums
	Sutherland Brothers & Quiverê

Tim Renwick was still a member of Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, but found time to be here.

Two of the major US tours that year were with Linda Ronstadt (the Heart like a wheel tour) and the very first Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band tour.

Other info on members of Al Stewart Band (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (3):	Francis Monkman, Tim Renwick, Roger Swallow
Old pages (5):	Steve Chapman, Pat Donaldson, Tim Hinkley, Al Stewart, Peter Wood
To be covered (41):	Robert Alpert, Jimmy Anderson, Mark Bruce, Dave Camp, Jill Carole, Gerry Conway, Mick Cook, Sally-Ann Downs, Stuart Elliott, George Ford, Juanita Franklin, Andy Fuller, Mark Goldenberg, Isaac Guillory, Charlie Harrison, Laurence Juber, Howard Kaylan, Phil Kenzie, Krysia Kristianne, Robin Lamble, Doug Mann, Jon Manzano, Jerry McMillan, Dave Nachmanoff, Ken Nicol,... up to 41 musicians.

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DAVID ESSEX BAND

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This was one of the lineup for David Essex Band, although I haven't been able to know the period when this happened (probably 1977):

DAVID ESSEX BAND #?				?
David Essex vocals	Phil Palmer guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Mike Thorn bass	Ronnie Leahy keyboards	Alan Wakeman sax

Barry De Souza † drums

This was the David Essex Band for their 1975 tour, where they were supported by The Real Thing:

DAVID ESSEX BAND #?				1975
David Essex vocals	Jo Partridge guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Mike Thorn bass	Ken Freeman keyboards	Alan Wakeman sax

Dave White sax

Frank Ince percussion

Barry De Souza † drums

The double live album On tour must be from that tour (sorry, I don´t have it, so I can´t be sure). With all the musicians above plus The Real Things on vocals, and Jeff Wayne who was producing the album (and the tour).

Other info on members of David Essex Band (I know up to 28 members)
Already covered (2):	Barry De Souza, Jo Partridge
Old pages (1):	Herbie Armstrong
To be covered (24):	Pete Beachill, Martin Bliss, Paul Bliss, Brian Davison, Rod Demick, David Essex, Ken Freeman, Frank Gibson Jr, Pete Giles, Steve Grant, Frank Ince, Graham Jarvis, Ronnie Leahy, Matthew Letley, Pete May, Gerry Moffatt, Phil Palmer, Andy Summers, Mike Thorn, Graeme Turner, Alan Wakeman, Dave Wallace, Ian Wherry, Dave White

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CLAIRE HAMMILL BAND

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I think Mark was a member of Claire Hammill´s band, Transporter, but can´t find info about the period or other musicians. Can someone give some help, please? Or maybe was a ´different´ Mark Griffiths?

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THE CELEBRATED RATLIFFE STOUT BAND

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This was Tom Hall´s band in the mid 70s with his wife Diane Hall. Mark Griffiths produced some of his albums, and when he was available, also toured with them. Any idea of the touring lineup, please?

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TOM ROBINSON BAND

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This was the first incarnation of Tom Robinson Band, formed in November 1976:

TOM ROBINSON BAND #1			Nov 76-Dec 76
Tom Robinson vocals	Anton Mauve guitar	Bret Sinclair guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Nick Trevisick drums

They played their first gig, and for the second concert, Danny Kustow came to fill in for Griffiths and Sinclair, who couldn´t attend.

One month later, Robinson reformed the band, and called Kustow again.

Other info on members of Tom Robinson Band (I know up to 32 members)
To be covered (31):	Mark Ambler, Winston Blissett, Jo Burt, Graham Collier, Jeff Daly, Pat Davey, Snake Davis, Tom Fenner, Mike Gorman, Lee Griffiths, Preston Heyman, Sam Kelly, Danny Kustow, Steve Laurie, Maxime Lenssens, Anton Mauve, Sean Mayes, Charlie Morgan, Ian Parker, Nick Peters, Adam Phillips, Nick Plytas, Tom Robinson, Geoff Sharkey, Bret Sinclair,... up to 31 musicians.

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CLIFF RICHARD BAND

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This was the Cliff Richard Band around 1977:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1977
Cliff Richard vocals	John Clark guitar	Martin Jenner † guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Alan Park keyboards	Graham Todd † keyboards

Graham Jarvis † drums

Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

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IAN MATTHEWS BAND (again)

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Around 1978, Jim Russell starts playing with Ian Matthews in his album Stealin´ home. The album was recorded with Bryn Haworth (guitar), Phil Palmer (guitar), Rick Kemp (bass), Pete Wingfield (keyboards) and Jim Russell (drums, mispelled as Jim Russel), with guest contributions by Mel Collins (sax on 2 tracks), Duffy Power (harmonica on 1 track) and Simon Morton (percussion), with strings arranged by Robert Kirby.

Ian Matthews then assembled a slightly different live band for the 1978 tour:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #?				1978
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Joel Tepp harmonica	Phil Palmer guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Mick Weaver keyboards	Jim Russell drums

They also released a 12" EP called Shake it, with tracks taken from the above album.

Finally, Phil Palmer decided not to do the 1978 North American tour; that´s when Bob Metzger entered the Ian Matthews Band as lead guitarist:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #?			Sep 78-Aug 79
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Bob Metzger guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Mick Weaver keyboards	Jim Russell drums

Ian Matthews' next album was Siamese friends, recorded with Bob Metzger (guitar), Mark Griffiths (bass, guitar, vocals), Joel Tepp (harmonica), Mick Weaver (keyboards), Mel Collins (sax), Craig Buhler (sax), Jim Russell (drums), Simon Morton (percussion).

A new tour happened from January to August 1979 in Europe, North America and Japan. After that, Ian stopped touring to write his next record with Mark Griffiths and Bob Metzger, and then Jim Russell left.

Ian Matthews' next album was Spot of interference, with this new band, billed as Ian Matthews & The Insults:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #?			Feb 80-?
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Bob Metzger guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Dave Wintour bass	Bob Henrit drums

This was followed by a new tour in the Spring/Summer of 1980.

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CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)

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This was an expanded lineup for the Cliff Richard Band around 1981, named as Thunder:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1981
Cliff Richard vocals	Martin Jenner † guitar	John Clark guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Paul Westwood bass	Alan Park keyboards

Graham Todd † keyboards

Mike Moran keyboards

Dave MacRae keyboards

Graham Jarvis † drums

Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

I have them in a live video called Rock´n´roll juvenile.

This was another lineup for the Cliff Richard Band around 1981:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1981
Cliff Richard vocals	Martin Jenner † guitar	John Clark guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Alan Park keyboards	Graham Todd † keyboards

Graham Jarvis † drums

Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

Another expanded lineup for Cliff Richard´s band Thunder in May 1981:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1981
Cliff Richard vocals	John Clark guitar	Martin Jenner † guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Alan Park keyboards	Graham Todd † keyboards

John Huckridge trumpet

Howie Casey sax

Reg Brooks trombone

Graham Jarvis † drums

Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

I took this one from another video called Rock´n´roll juvenile, different from the other one mentioned above, featuring Phil Everly as guest.

This was the Cliff Richard Band around November 1982:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1982
Cliff Richard vocals	Mark Griffiths bass	Steve Gray keyboards	Dave Cooke keyboards	Graham Jarvis † drums	Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

Tony Harding backing vocals

+

London Philharmonic Orchestra orchestra

Richard Hewson conductor

They released the live album Dressed for the occasion in 1983.

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EVERLY BROTHERS

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Mark Griffiths between the Everly Brothers

Mark Griffiths and Graham Jarvis while in The Everly Brothers Band

Pete Wingfield and Mark Griffiths while in The Everly Brothers Band

Pete Wingfield and Mark Griffiths while in The Everly Brothers Band

Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Graham Jarvis, Mark Griffiths, Martin Jenner, Albert Lee

Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Don Everly, Mark Griffiths, Graham Jarvis, Phil Everly, Albert Lee, Martin Jenner

Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Mark Griffiths, Don Everly, Graham Jarvis, Phil Everly, Albert Lee, Martin Jenner

In September 1983, Don and Phil Everly reunited for a live concert at the Royal Albert Hall with a stunning band:

EVERLY BROTHERS #?				Sep 83
			êCliff Richard Band	êCliff Richard Band
Don Everly vocals, guitar	Phil Everly † vocals, guitar	Albert Lee guitar	Martin Jenner † guitar, steel guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Pete Wingfield keyboards
			Cliff Richard Bandê	Cliff Richard Bandê

êCliff Richard Band

Graham Jarvis † drums

Cliff Richard Bandê

Fortunately for us fans, the concert was later released under different titles, also on video. A great recording!

After the gig, the Everly Brothers asked the musicians to make a world tour with them, but Griffiths, Jenner and Jarvis didn´t accept, as they belonged to Cliff Richard Band and wanted to stay with him.

Other info on members of Everly Brothers (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (2):	Buddy Emmons, Martin Jenner
To be covered (11):	John Barbata, Lindsey Buckingham, Phil Everly, Jim Gordon, Graham Jarvis, Albert Lee, Larrie Londin, Tony Newman, Waddy Wachtel, Pete Wingfield, Warren Zevon
Not enough info (8):	Jerry Allison, Phil Cranham, Sonny Curtis, Don Everly, Gene Gunnels, Jamie Hartford, Bob Knigge, Terry Slater

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IAN MATTHEWS BAND (again)

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This was the live lineup in 1984, with Mark Griffiths switching to bass:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #?			1984
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Bob Metzger guitar	Bruce Hazen guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Bob Henrit drums

They recorded a live video at The Marquee in London, I can´t fade away, finally reissued on DVD.

Other info on members of Ian Matthews Band (I know up to 41 members)
Already covered (2):	Bob Metzger, Roger Swallow
Old pages (4):	Pat Donaldson, Bob Ronga, Jim Russell, Mick Weaver
To be covered (34):	Mark Andes, Carl Barnwell, Bob Briley, Eric Coenen, Gerry Conway, Michael Curtis, Rick Curtis, Egbert Derix, Bobby Guidotti, Mark Hallman, Bruce Hazen, Bob Henrit, Steven Hooks, Gordon Huntley, Richard Kennedy, Bradley Kopp, Jay Lacey, Arthur Lijten, Ian Matthews, Bart Oostindie, Phil Palmer, Dave Richards, Andy Roberts, Mike Roelofs, Gary Shelton,... up to 34 musicians.

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CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)

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This was the Cliff Richard Band around November 1984:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1984
Cliff Richard vocals	John Clark guitar	Martin Jenner † guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Alan Park keyboards	Dave Cooke keyboards

Graham Jarvis † drums

Tony Rivers backing vocals

Stu Calver † backing vocals

John Perry backing vocals

They released the live video Rock in Australia in 1985.

Cliff Richard parted ways with his live musicians in December 1985, but don´t know the last lineups. Can someone help me, please?

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THE SHADOWS

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This was the lineup for The Shadows for their 1986 tour, promoting the Moonlight Shadows album:

THE SHADOWS #?			1986
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

It´s the first time Mark Griffiths played with them, having been in the Cliff Richard Band for more than 5 years by then.

This was the lineup for The Shadows for their 1987 tour called Moonlight Shadows - the tour 1987, where they promoted the Simply shadows album:

THE SHADOWS #?			1987
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

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CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)

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This was the Cliff Richard Band around May 1988:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				1988
Cliff Richard vocals	John Clark guitar	Steve Laurie guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Alan Park keyboards	Paul Moessl keyboards

Henry Spinetti drums

Mick Mullins backing vocals

Peter Howarth backing vocals

They released the live CD and video Live & Guaranteed 1988! in March 1995.

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THE SHADOWS (again)

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This was the lineup for The Shadows for their 1989 tour, promoting the Steppin´ to The Shadows album:

THE SHADOWS #?			1989
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

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CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS

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In June 1989, Cliff Richard & The Shadows reunite for some special gigs at Wembley Stadium in London:

CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS #?				Jun 89
Cliff Richard vocals	Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

+	Ray Beavis sax

In June 1990, Cliff Richard & The Shadows reunite again to play at Knebworth Festival, with an expanded lineup with a great horn section:

CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS #?				Jun 90
Cliff Richard vocals	Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

+

Paul Moessl keyboards

Dick Hanson trumpet

John ´Irish´ Earle † sax

Ray Beavis sax

Chris Gower trombone

Keith Murrell backing vocals

Mick Mullins backing vocals

Peter Howarth backing vocals

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THE SHADOWS (again)

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This was the lineup for The Shadows for their tour in December 1990, promoting the Reflection album:

THE SHADOWS #?			Dec 90
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

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GINGER PIG BAND

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This was a band formed by brothers Colin Richardson and John Richardson, and based in Northampton. They started as a jazz club house band, but they also play in festivals. Sometimes they modify their name, to Ginger Pig Boogie Band or Ginger Pig New Orleans Jazz Band.

The lineups are hard to trace, so I don´t have accurate info, but Mark Griffiths has been a member, although I can´t guess when or for how much time. Any info would be very welcomed...

As a side note, other famous player that belonged to the band was Brian Jackson (bass, ex-The Nice). Besides, many celebrities have guested with them: Zoot Money, P P Arnold, Jody Linscott, Otis Grand, Ken Colyer, Roger Inniss, Steve Gibbons, etc.

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PLAINSONG

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Around 1992, Andy Roberts and Ian Matthews meet again, and after a while, they decide on reforming Plainsong with new members:

PLAINSONG #?		1992-1997
êIan Matthews Band
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Andy Roberts vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths vocals, guitar	Julian Dawson vocals
			Julian Dawson Bandê

They released Dark side of the room in 1992, followed by Voices electric in 1994 and Sister flute in 1996.

Then, Julian Dawson left, and they called Clive Gregson.

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HANK MARVIN & BRIAN BENNETT BAND

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In November 1994, Hank Marvin and Brian Bennett start a British tour. As Bruce Welch wasn´t present, this wasn´t publicized as a tour by The Shadows. This was the band, comprising their mate Mark Griffiths and the sons of Hank and Brian:

HANK MARVIN & BRIAN BENNETT BAND #1			Nov 94
Hank Marvin guitar	Ben Marvin guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar	Brian Bennett drums

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MIRAGE

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Mirage was a project by Warren Bennett and Mark Griffiths, along with Mike Christer:

MIRAGE #?	1995
Mark Griffiths guitar, bass	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar	Mike Christer

I don´t know if it was a studio-only project or if they ever played live. They have a CD called Classic guitar moods released in 1995.

Other info on members of Mirage (I know up to 3 members)
To be covered (1):	Warren Bennett
Not enough info (1):	Mike Christer

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HANK MARVIN BAND

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During November and December 1995, Hank Marvin toured England with this band:

HANK MARVIN BAND #?			Nov 95-Dec 95
Hank Marvin guitar, vocals	Ben Marvin guitar	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar, vocals	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Pete May drums

A live video was released in March 1997, Hank plays live.

From March to May 1997, Hank Marvin toured England again:

HANK MARVIN BAND #?			Mar 97-May 97
Hank Marvin guitar, vocals	Ben Marvin guitar	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar, vocals	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Matthew Letley drums

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PLAINSONG (again)

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Around 1997, Clive Gregson is the new member of Plainsong:

PLAINSONG #?				1997-?
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Andy Roberts vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths vocals, guitar	Clive Gregson vocals, guitar	+	Chris Searles percussion (sometimes)

OR	Rob Peters percussion (sometimes)

They released Live in Austria in 1997, recorded live in July 97.

In some of the concerts in 1998, they were backed by percussionist Chris Searles. In Another British tour they were backed by another percussionist, Rob Peters.

Their new album was New place now in 1999.

But Clive finally left being replaced by his predecessor, Julian Dawson.

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HANK MARVIN BAND (again)

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From October to December 1998, Hank Marvin toured Scandinavia and England:

HANK MARVIN BAND #?			Oct 98-Dec 98
Hank Marvin guitar, vocals	Ben Marvin guitar	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar, vocals	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Matthew Letley drums

The name of the tour was In & Out of The Shadows.


Hank Marvin´s new European tour happened from April to June 2000:

HANK MARVIN BAND #?			Apr 00-Jun 00
Hank Marvin guitar, vocals	Ben Marvin guitar	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar, vocals	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Pete May drums

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IAN MATTHEWS & ANDY ROBERTS

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In August 2000, Ian Matthews and Andy Roberts played at the Cropredy Festival. The surprise was the appearance of their mate Mark Griffiths to play with them:

IAN MATTHEWS BAND #?	Aug 00
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Andy Roberts vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths vocals, guitar

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HANK MARVIN BAND (again)

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Hank Marvin´s new European tour happened from April to June 2002:

HANK MARVIN BAND #?			Apr 02-Jun 02
Hank Marvin guitar	Ben Marvin guitar	Warren Bennett keyboards, guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Fergus Gerrand drums

The tour was called The guitar player tour, and was billed as The final tour.

Other info on members of Hank Marvin Band (I know up to 7 members)
To be covered (4):	Warren Bennett, Matthew Letley, Hank Marvin, Pete May
Not enough info (2):	Fergus Gerrand, Ben Marvin

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PLAINSONG (again)

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Around 2003, Julian Dawson comes back to Plainsong:

PLAINSONG #?		2003-?
Ian Matthews vocals, guitar	Andy Roberts vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths vocals, guitar	Julian Dawson vocals, guitar, harmonica

They released Pangolins in 2003.

Other info on members of Plainsong (I know up to 9 members)
Old pages (1):	Bob Ronga
To be covered (7):	Julian Dawson, Clive Gregson, Ian Matthews, Rob Peters, Dave Richards, Andy Roberts, Chris Searles

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WILLY RUSSELL BAND

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In July 2003, Willy Russell assembles a live band for several gigs promoting his then-brand new album Hovering at the moon:

WILLY RUSSELL BAND #?				Jul 03
Willy Russell vocals	Andy Roberts guitar, vocals	Ian Matthews guitar, vocals	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Tim Firth keyboards, vocals	Phil Beaumont percussion

Paul Allen drums

Dorie Jackson backing vocals

Loretto Murray backing vocals

Other info on members of Willy Russell Band (I know up to 12 members)
To be covered (2):	Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
Not enough info (9):	Paul Allen, Phil Beaumont, Tim Firth, Dorie Jackson, Emily Jackson, Gavin Kaufman, Loretto Murray, Vidar Norheim, Willy Russell

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THE SHADOWS (again)

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Mark Griffiths in 2004

This was the lineup for The Shadows for their tour starting in May 2004:

THE SHADOWS #?			May 04-2004
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Cliff Hall keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

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THE RUTLES

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The Rutles were originally conceived as a Beatles parody. They released a documentary called All you need is cash, as well as other TV appearances, and albums.

Along the years, they evolved into a real music band led by Neil Innes, and this was the lineup for a special gig at Glastonbury Festival in June 2004:

THE RUTLES #?				Jun 2004
Neil Innes † vocals, guitar, keyboards	Ken Thornton guitar	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Mickey Simmonds keyboards, vocals	J J Jones percussion	John Halsey drums

Following this special gig, they reunited again in June 2005 for a short British tour:

THE RUTLES #?				Jun 2005
Neil Innes † vocals, guitar, keyboards	Ken Thornton guitar	Mark Griffiths bass, vocals	Mickey Simmonds keyboards, vocals	J J Jones percussion	John Halsey drums

Other info on members of The Rutles (I know up to 11 members)
Already covered (1):	Andy Brown
To be covered (5):	Ricky Fataar, Ollie Halsall, John Halsey, Neil Innes, Mickey Simmonds
Not enough info (4):	David Battley, Eric Idle, J J Jones, Ken Thornton

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THE SHADOWS (again)

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This was the lineup for The Shadows for their tour starting in June 2005:

THE SHADOWS #?			Jun 05-2005
Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Warren Bennett keyboards	Brian Bennett drums

Other info on members of The Shadows (I know up to 16 members)
Already covered (1):	Francis Monkman
To be covered (14):	Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, John Farrar, George Ford, Mo Foster, Cliff Hall, Jet Harris, Alan Jones, Licorice Locking, Hank Marvin, Tony Meehan, John Rostill, Alan Tarney, Bruce Welch

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WARREN BENNETT & FRIENDS

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In September 2006, Warren Bennett & Friends played in the Shadowmania event, with an expanded lineup featuring 3 friends: Mark Griffiths, Licorice Locking and Brian Bennett.

WARREN BENNETT BAND #?				Sep 06
Warren Bennett guitar, keyboards	Dave Robinson guitar	Derek Brown bass	Dave Eyre drums	+	Mark Griffiths guitar

Licorice Locking bass

Brian Bennett drums

Other info on members of Warren Bennett Band (I know up to 7 members)
To be covered (3):	Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, Licorice Locking
Not enough info (3):	Derek Brown, Dave Eyre, Dave Robinson

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JOHN VERITY BAND

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Sometimes John Verity acts as an acoustic duo with Mark Griffiths:

JOHN VERITY BAND #?	?
John Verity vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths vocals, guitar

This was the lineup of John Verity Band who recorded the live album 101 Live! on the edge... in October 2006:

JOHN VERITY BAND #?	2006
John Verity vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Bob Henrit drums

Other info on members of John Verity Band (I know up to 14 members)
Already covered (1):	Jim Rodford
To be covered (3):	Bob Henrit, Steve Rodford, John Verity
Not enough info (9):	Biff Byford, Ron Kelly, Geoff Lyth, Max Milligan, Paul Quinn, Gerry Smith, Steve Thompson, Mark Troisi, Terry Uttley

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DENNIS LOCORRIERE BAND

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In February 2007, a CD+DVD compilation of Dr Hook hits called Hits and history is released. To promote it, Dennis Locorriere assembles a great band for a tour during March and April 2007:

DENNIS LOCORRIERE BAND #?				Mar 07-Apr 07
Dennis Locorriere vocals	Andy Roberts guitar, vocals	Clive Gregson guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Sev Lewkowicz keyboards	Martin Hughes drums

In July 2007, a live DVD is released from those concerts: Hits and history tour live.

Other info on members of Dennis Locorriere Band (I know up to 8 members)
Old pages (1):	Steve Simpson
To be covered (4):	Clive Gregson, Sev Lewkowicz, Paul Millns, Andy Roberts
Not enough info (2):	Martin Hughes, Dennis Locorriere

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CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)

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This was the lineup for Cliff Richard in his Time Machine 50th Anniversary Tour from November to December 2008:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?				Nov 08-Dec 08
Cliff Richard vocals	John Clark guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Phil Dennis keyboards	Keith Hayman keyboards	Mike Haughton sax, flute

Pete May drums

Keith Murrell backing vocals

Peter Howarth backing vocals

Sarah-Jane Skeete backing vocals

Abbie Osmon backing vocals

Other info on members of Cliff Richard Band (I know up to 95 members)
Already covered (3):	John ´Irish´ Earle, Martin Jenner, Tim Renwick
Old pages (3):	Adrian Lee, Keith Murrell, Henry Spinetti
To be covered (88):	Dave Arch, Anthony Bartlett, Pete Beachill, Derek Beauchemin, Ray Beavis, Nick Beggs, Brian Bennett, Paul Bennett, Terry Britten, Reg Brooks, Stuart Brooks, Steve Butler, Stu Calver, Howie Casey, Clem Cattini, Dave Christopher, Anthony Clark, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Raul D´Oliveira, Phil Dennis, Brigette Du Doit, John Farrar, Pat Farrar, Paul Field,... up to 88 musicians.

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PHOENIX

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Phoenix were formed in the mid 70s, but many years later, original members John Verity and Bob Henrit resurrected the band, with guest players: Mark Griffiths, Bob Skeat, Jim Rodford, etc.

This was one of the lineups appearing in 2009:

PHOENIX #?		2009
John Verity vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Ian Gibbons † keyboards	Bob Henrit drums

And this was another lineup for Phoenix also in 2009 now with Jim Rodford on bass:

PHOENIX #?		2009
John Verity vocals, guitar	Mark Griffiths guitar	Jim Rodford † bass	Bob Henrit drums

Other info on members of Phoenix (I know up to 10 members)
Already covered (1):	Jim Rodford
Old pages (2):	Ian Gibbons, Ray Minhinnett
To be covered (5):	Russ Ballard, Bob Henrit, Bob Skeat, John Verity, Dave Wintour
Not enough info (1):	Mark Troisi

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CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS (again)

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In September 2009, Cliff Richard & The Shadows start a European tour to promote their great new album Reunited:

CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS #?				2009-2010
Cliff Richard vocals	Hank Marvin guitar	Bruce Welch guitar	Mark Griffiths bass	Warren Bennett keyboards	Keith Hayman keyboards

Brian Bennett drums

Other info on members of Cliff Richard & The Shadows (I know up to 25 members)
Already covered (2):	John ´Irish´ Earle, Dick Hanson
Old pages (1):	Keith Murrell
To be covered (21):	Ray Beavis, Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, John Farrar, Mo Foster, Chris Gower, Cliff Hall, Jet Harris, Alan Hawkshaw, Keith Hayman, Peter Howarth, Alan Jones, Licorice Locking, Hank Marvin, Tony Meehan, Paul Moessl, Mick Mullins, Cliff Richard, John Rostill, Alan Tarney, Bruce Welch

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DISCOGRAPHY: (103 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

OWN ALBUMS (1 credit)

• 52 Florence Rd - Mark Griffiths (2008)


• Members: Mark Griffiths
• Comments: Recorded at Mark´s home studio during 2005 and 2006.

ALBUMS AS PRODUCER (5 credits)

• Songs and tales from Greenwood Edge - The Celebrated Ratliffe Stout Band (1975)


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Producer: Mark Griffiths
• Dan, half Dan and the Spaceman - The Celebrated Ratliffe Stout Band (1976)


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Producer: Mark Griffiths
• Plastered in Paris! - Tom Hall (1985)


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Guests: Steve Ashley
• Producer: Mark Griffiths
• Watering the spirits - Tom Hall (1994)


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Producer: Mark Griffiths
• Comments: Recorded during 1993 and 1994 in Northampton.
• Demo - The Bare Back Ryders ( - )


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Producer: Mark Griffiths
• Comments: Recorded in 1988.

ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (66 credits)

• Penny for the wind / Tea and toast, Mr. Watson? (SINGLE) - Dennis Couldry And Smile (May 1968)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Chris Spedding, Roger Swallow
• Heaven & hell - Harsh Reality (1969)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Jenkins, Roger Swallow (RIP: Steve Miller)
• Later that same year - Matthews´ Southern Comfort (1970)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Guests: Roger Coulam, Tristan Fry, Keith Nelson
• Technical: Robin Black
• Comments: The CD reissue from 2008 contains bonus tracks.
• My opinion: It includes their magnificent cover of Joni Mitchell´s ´Woodstock´.
• Second spring - Matthews Southern Comfort (1970)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Guests: (RIP: Martin Jenkins, Tom Paley)
• Southern Comfort - Southern Comfort (1971)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Guests: Jerome Arnold, Art Stavro (RIP: Big Walter Horton, Ron Stallings, Martin Stone)
• Frog city - Southern Comfort (July 1971)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Stir don´t shake - Southern Comfort (1972)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Rock on - David Essex (1973)


• Members: David Essex + Mark Griffiths, Jo Partridge (RIP: Barry De Souza)
• Guests: Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Ray Cooper, Herbie Flowers, Kirby Gregory, Alan Hawkshaw, Jimmy Helms, Gary Osborne, Jimmy Thomas, Paul Vigrass
• Producer: Jeff Wayne
• Technical: Gary Martin
• Wait till they change the backdrop - Jonathan Kelly (1973)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Tim Renwick (RIP: Jonathan Kelly)
• Guests: Gavin Sutherland, Bruce Thomas, John ´Willie´ Wilson + Roy Babbington, Ray Duffy, Juanita Franklin, Karen Friedman, Lennox James (RIP: Iain Sutherland, Peter Wood + Barry De Souza, Gary Moore, Michael Oliver)
• Producer: Ken Scott
• Technical: Dennis Mackay
• Comments: Wait till they change the backdrop is Kelly´s 3rd solo album, and it includes Roy Babbington (bass), Mark Griffiths (bass), Barry De Souza (drums), Ray Duffy (drums), and the whole lineup by Sutherland Brothers & Quiver: Iain Sutherland (vocals), Gavin Sutherland (vocals), Tim Renwick (guitar on two tracks, flute on 1 track, and harmony vocals in 1 track), Bruce Thomas (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards), John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). On backing vocals: Thunder Thighs (that is: Casey Synge, Karen Friedman, Dari Lalou and Juanita Franklin). Plus one surprise: Gary Moore uncredited!
• David Essex - David Essex (September 1974)


• Members: David Essex + Ken Freeman, Mark Griffiths, Mike Thorn, Alan Wakeman (RIP: Barry De Souza)
• Guests: Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Ray Cooper, Herbie Flowers, Gary Osborne, Chris Spedding, Paul Vigrass (RIP: Peter Wood)
• Producer: Jeff Wayne
• Technical: Gary Martin
• Comments: Second album by David Essex.
• The 31st of February Street - Cliff Richard (November 1974)


• Members: Cliff Richard + John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mo Foster, Mark Griffiths, Bruce Welch, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
• Guests: Mel Collins, Dave Mattacks, Andy Pask, Craig Pruess
• Out on the street - David Essex (1976)


• Members: David Essex + Mark Griffiths, Phil Palmer, Mike Thorn
• Guests: Geoff Westley, Peter Woolf
• Producer: Jeff Wayne
• Technical: Gary Lyons (RIP: Martin Rushent)
• On tour - David Essex (1976) (LIVE)


• Members: David Essex + Ken Freeman, Mark Griffiths, Frank Ince, Jo Partridge, Mike Thorn, Alan Wakeman (RIP: Barry De Souza)
• Producer: Jeff Wayne
• Technical: Gary Lyons
• Gold & ivory - David Essex (1977)


• Members: David Essex + Mark Griffiths, Ronnie Leahy, Phil Palmer, Alan Wakeman (RIP: Barry De Souza)
• Guests: Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter
• Siamese friends - Ian Matthews (1979)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bob Metzger, Jim Russell, Joel Tepp, Mick Weaver
• Guests: Mel Collins, Simon Morton
• Producer: Sandy Roberton
• Technical: Barry Hammond, Tony Taverner
• Spot of interference - Ian Matthews (1980)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bob Henrit, Bob Metzger, Mick Weaver, Dave Wintour
• Guests: Keith Tippett
• Producer: Sandy Roberton
• Technical: Barry Hammond
• Vanlag - The Celebrated Ratliffe Stout Band (1981)


• Members: Mark Griffiths (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Guests: Nigel Pegrum
• Wired for sound - Cliff Richard (September 1981)


• Members: Cliff Richard + John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Tony Rivers, Trevor Spencer (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Graham Todd)
• Guests: Michael Boddicker, Nick Glennie-Smith
• Producer: Alan Tarney
• Technical: Ashley Howe
• Now you see me ...now you don´t - Cliff Richard (August 1982)


• Members: Cliff Richard + Brian Bennett, Terry Britten, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mo Foster, Mark Griffiths, Tony Rivers, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
• Guests: Mel Collins, Paul Hart, Dave Mattacks, Andy Pask, Craig Pruess (RIP: Peter Skellern)
• Dressed for the occasion - Cliff Richard (May 1983) (LIVE)


• Members: Cliff Richard + Dave Cooke, Steve Gray, Mark Griffiths, Richard Hewson (RIP: Graham Jarvis)
• Technical: John Kurlander
• Comments: CD reissue of this live album contains 5 bonus tracks.
• Silver - Cliff Richard (October 1983)


• Members: Cliff Richard + Brian Bennett, Terry Britten, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mark Griffiths, Alan Jones, Alan Park, Tony Rivers (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Guests: Ray Russell + Mike Batt, Michael Boddicker, Michael Brittain, Tony Carr, Mel Collins, Ray Cooper, Martin Drover, Guy Fletcher, Martyn Ford, Nick Glennie-Smith, Nigel Jenkins, Alan Parker, Craig Pruess, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Ron Aspery)
• Producer: Bruce Welch
• Comments: The list of musicians in Silver is quite long: Ray Russell (guitar in the song ´Please don't fall in love´), Martin Jenner (guitar), Alan Parker (guitar), John Clark (guitar), Terry Britten (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Griffiths (bass), Mike Batt (keyboards), Craig Pruess (keyboards), Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboards), Guy Fletcher (keyboards), Ronnie Aspery (sax), Mel Collins (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Brian Bennett (drums), Graham Jarvis (drums), Ray Cooper (percussion), Tony Carr (percussion), and backing vocals by Tony Rivers, Stu Calver & John Perry.
• My opinion: One of my favourite albums by Cliff Richard, as it includes my favourite song ´Ocean deep´.
• Reunion concert - The Everly Brothers (1984) (LIVE)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Phil Everly, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Producer: Tony Clark
• Technical: John James
• Comments: LP (and later, CD) edition. There´s also a DVD edition.
• Shook - Ian Matthews (1984)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bruce Hazen, Bob Henrit, Bob Metzger
• Guests: Adrian Lee
• Producer: Sandy Roberton
• Technical: Jerry Boys (RIP: John Acock)
• The Rock connection - Cliff Richard (September 1984)


• Members: Cliff Richard + Dave Cooke, Steve Gray, Mark Griffiths, Tony Harding, Alan Park, John Perry, Tony Rivers, Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney, Terry Williams (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Guests: Michael Boddicker, Billy Bremner, John David, Nick Glennie-Smith, Mark Knopfler, Craig Pruess, Stuart Tosh, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Phil Everly, Mickey Gee)
• Technical: Ashley Howe
• Comments: Some CD reissues contain 6 bonus tracks.
• Stronger - Cliff Richard (1989)


• Members: Cliff Richard + John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Peter Howarth, Paul Moessl, Mick Mullins, Keith Murrell, Alan Park, Henry Spinetti, Alan Tarney
• Guests: Dave Bishop, Mae McKenna, Miriam Stockley
• Producer: Mike Stock
• Classic guitar hits volume 1 - Warren Bennett (1990)


• Members: Warren Bennett + Mark Griffiths
• Classic guitar hits volume 2 - Warren Bennett (1990)


• Members: Warren Bennett + Mark Griffiths
• Together with Cliff Richard - Cliff Richard (1991)


• Members: Cliff Richard + John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Peter Howarth, Pete May, Paul Moessl, Mick Mullins, Keith Murrell, Frank Ricotti, Tony Rivers, Steve Stroud
• Guests: Anthony Thompson + Dave Bishop, Mick Clarke, Paul Dunne, Mae McKenna, Tessa Niles, Miriam Stockley (RIP: Derek Watkins)
• Dark side of the room - Plainsong (1992)


• Members: Julian Dawson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Guests: (RIP: Hossam Ramzy)
• Into the light - Hank Marvin (October 1992)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths
• Guests: Dave Bishop, Alan Hawkshaw, Brian May, Mike Moran
• Producer: Brian Bennett
• Heartbeat - Hank Marvin (1993)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths
• Guests: Brian Bennett, Alan Hawkshaw, Cliff Richard + Mark Knopfler, Jeff Lynne
• Technical: Richard Dodd
• Scion - Matthews Southern Comfort (1994)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Producer: (RIP: John Walters)
• Comments: Outtakes from the album Later that same year, plus BBC sessions from 1970.
• Voices electric - Plainsong (1994)


• Members: Julian Dawson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Producer: Mark Hallman
• The Dark ride - Iain Matthews (June 1994)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bradley Kopp
• Guests: Robert McEntee, Steve Meador
• Producer: Mark Hallman
• Comments: Recorded in America during February to April 1994.
• All I have to do is dream / Miss you nights (SINGLE) - Cliff Richard (November 1994)


• Members: Cliff Richard + Howie Casey, John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Alan Park, John Perry, Tony Rivers (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
• Comments: Single released in 1994. The A-side was recorded live in May 1981 with Phil Everly dueting on vocals, and Howie Casey on sax.
• Camouflage - the notebook series no 4 - 1971-1995 - Ian Matthews (1995)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bradley Kopp, Andy Roberts, Richard Thompson
• Guests: Julian Dawson
• Comments: Rarities, mostly recorded live along the years, from 1971 to 1995 (some by Plainsong).
• Classic guitar moods - Mirage (1995)


• Members: Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths
• Hank plays Cliff - Hank Marvin (November 1995)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths
• Guests: Cliff Richard, Trevor Spencer + Gary Taylor
• Close to the hedge - Warren Bennett (1996)


• Members: Warren Bennett + Mark Griffiths
• Greatest love songs vol 1 - Everly Brothers (1996)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Phil Everly, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Sister flute - Plainsong (1996)


• Members: Julian Dawson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Hank plays Holly - Hank Marvin (November 1996)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths
• Live in Austria - Plainsong (1997) (LIVE)


• Members: Clive Gregson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Comments: Mini-CD with 4 tracks recorded live in July 1997.
• Hank plays live - Hank Marvin (March 1997) (LIVE)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Pete May
• Comments: Live video taken from the 1995 tour.
• Orphans and outcasts vol III - Ian Matthews (1999)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Andy Roberts
• Comments: Rarities and demos from different periods: with Pyramid, Matthews Southern Comfort, Plainsong, etc.
• New place now - Plainsong (1999)


• Members: Clive Gregson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts, Chris Searles
• Producer: John Wood
• Marvin at the movies - Hank Marvin (2000)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Matthew Letley
• Guests: Chris Blair, Chris Greive, Trevor Spencer, Gary Taylor
• At their very best - The Shadows (April 2000)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch
• Simply... Shadows - The Shadows (September 2001)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch
• A Night at the Royal Albert Hall - The Everly Brothers (August 2002) (LIVE)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Phil Everly, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Producer: Tony Clark
• Technical: John James
• Pangolins - Plainsong (2003)


• Members: Julian Dawson, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Guests: Andy Metcalfe
• Hoovering the moon - Willy Russell (2003)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Andy Roberts
• Guests: Barbara Dickson, Herbie Flowers, Dave Holdsworth, John McCusker (RIP: Adrian Henri + Louis Borenius)
• Cliff at Christmas - Cliff Richard (November 2003)


• Members: Cliff Richard + John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Peter Howarth, Pete May, Paul Moessl, Mick Mullins, Keith Murrell, Frank Ricotti, Tony Rivers, Steve Stroud
• Guests: Anthony Thompson + Dave Bishop, Mick Clarke, Paul Dunne, Mae McKenna, Tessa Niles, Miriam Stockley (RIP: Derek Watkins)
• Routes... - John Verity Band (2004)


• Members: John Verity + Mark Griffiths, Bob Henrit, Steve Rodford
• Guests: Bob Skeat
• Guitar ballads - Hank Marvin (March 2004)


• Members: Hank Marvin + Mark Griffiths
• Guests: Brian Bennett, Dave Bishop, Alan Hawkshaw, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Lynne, Mike Moran, Cliff Richard, Trevor Spencer (RIP: Martin Jenner)
• The Final tour - The Shadows (November 2004)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch
• Comments: There´s also a CD edition.
• The Final tour - The Shadows (November 2004) (LIVE)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch
• Technical: Chris Blair
• Comments: There´s also a DVD edition.
• Unplugged & unhinged - John Verity & Max Milligan (2005)


• Members: John Verity + Mark Griffiths
• I can´t fade away - Ian Matthews (April 2006) (LIVE)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bruce Hazen, Bob Henrit, Bob Metzger
• Comments: Live video recorded at The Marquee in London in 1984 with his band.
• 101 live! on the edge - John Verity Band (December 2006) (LIVE)


• Members: John Verity + Mark Griffiths, Bob Henrit
• Comments: Recorded live in October 2006.
• Hits and history tour live - Dennis Locorriere (July 2007) (LIVE)


• Members: Clive Gregson, Mark Griffiths, Sev Lewkowicz, Andy Roberts
• Say why? - John Verity Band (July 2007)


• Members: John Verity + Mark Griffiths, Bob Henrit
• Guests: Gary Moberley
• Tony Palmer’s Film of Fairport Convention & Matthews Southen Comfort (introduced by John Peel) - Fairport Convention & Matthews Southern Comfort (September 2007) (LIVE)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Dave Mattacks, Ian Matthews, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Richard Thompson (RIP: Gordon Huntley, Dave Swarbrick)
• Comments: This live DVD was recorded in July 1970 at Maidstone Festival. It features mainly Fairport Convention (Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, Dave Pegg, Dave Swarbrick and Dave Mattacks), but it also includes two songs by Matthews Southern Comfort (Ian Matthews, Mark Griffiths, Carl Barnwell, Gordon Huntley, Andy Leigh, Ray Duffy). It was first released in 2008, almost 40 years after it was recorded!
• The Final reunion - Cliff Richard & The Shadows (2009) (LIVE)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Keith Hayman, Hank Marvin, Cliff Richard, Bruce Welch
• Technical: John James
• Reunited - Cliff Richard & The Shadows (September 2009)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Hank Marvin, Cliff Richard, Bruce Welch
• Guests: Mark Berrow, Dave Bishop, David Daniels, Boguslav Kostecki, Martin Loveday, Perry Montague-Mason, Jamie Talbot, Phil Todd, Chris Tombling
• Reunion concert - The Everly Brothers ( - ) (LIVE)


• Members: Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Phil Everly, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
• Comments: DVD edition. There´s also an LP (and CD) edition.

COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (6 credits)

• Best of Matthews Southern Comfort - Matthews Southern Comfort (1975)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Gerry Conway, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Guests: Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson + Roger Coulam, Phil Palmer, Mick Weaver
• Distilled - Southern Comfort (1976)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Andy Leigh (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Meets Southern Comfort - Matthews Southern Comfort (1987)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Comments: Compilation with one side by Matthews Southern Comfort and the other side by Southern Comfort (without Ian).
• The Seattle years 1978-1984 - Iain Matthews (October 1996)


• Members: Ian Matthews + Mark Griffiths, Bruce Hazen, Bob Henrit, Bob Metzger, Phil Palmer, Jim Russell, Joel Tepp, Mick Weaver
• Guests: Mel Collins, Bryn Haworth, Rick Kemp, Adrian Lee, Simon Morton, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Robert Kirby, Duffy Power)
• Producer: Sandy Roberton
• Technical: Dan Hersch, Bill Inglot
• Comments: Compilation, with tracks taken from 3 albums: Stealin´ home, Spot of interference, and Shook.
• The Essential collection - Matthews Southern Comfort (1997)


• Members: Carl Barnwell, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Life story - The Shadows (June 2004)


• Members: Brian Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Hall, Alan Jones, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch

ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (6 credits)

• Restless heart - Paul Field (1982)


• Members: Paul Field
• Guests: Mark Griffiths + Tom Blades, Luis Jardim, Henry Lowther, Nick Pentelow, Ray Russell (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner + Barry De Souza)
• Producer: Dave Cooke
• Comments: First solo album by Paul Field.
• Headlines - Julian Dawson (1993)


• Members: Julian Dawson
• Guests: Mark Griffiths + Bill Payne, Dan Penn
• Producer: Garry Tallent
• Travel on - Julian Dawson (1995)


• Members: Julian Dawson + Steuart Smith
• Guests: Mark Griffiths + Bill Payne, Andy Roberts, Curtis Stigers (RIP: Nicky Hopkins, Maggie Roche)
• Producer: Garry Tallent
• 50000 hubcaps - Tom Hall & Guy Fletcher (1998)


• Members: (RIP: Tom Hall)
• Guests: Mark Griffiths
• Out on my own - Edwina Hayes (February 2005)


• Guests: Christine Collister, Mark Griffiths + John Burr, Clive Gregson, Kate St John
• Producer: John Wood
• Technical: Simon Heyworth
• Life in reverse - Any Trouble (September 2007)


• Members: Clive Gregson
• Guests: Mark Griffiths
• Producer: John Wood

COMPILATIONS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (2 credits)

• Julian Dawson collection 84-94 - Julian Dawson (1994)


• Members: Julian Dawson + Rosko Gee, Rory McFarlane
• Guests: Mark Griffiths + P P Arnold, Ken Blevins, Larry Campbell, Gerry Conway, Michael Haynes, Jim Horn, Zev Katz, Stevie Lange, Mike Lawler, Bill Payne, Dan Penn, Charles Rose, Stuart Smith, Jay Stapley, Garry Tallent (RIP: Jaki Liebezeit, Toots Thielemans)
• Spark - Julian Dawson (1999)


• Members: Julian Dawson + Rosko Gee, Steuart Smith
• Guests: Mark Griffiths + P P Arnold, Ken Blevins, Larry Campbell, Gerry Conway, Mike Henderson, Zev Katz, Stevie Lange, Mike Lawler, Dan Penn, Jay Stapley, Richard Thompson (RIP: Barry Beckett, Jaki Liebezeit, Greg Trooper)
• Producer: Garry Tallent

COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (4 credits)

• 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
• Technical: (RIP: Gary Stewart)
• 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).
• The World is a wonderful place - the songs of Richard Thompson - VVAA (1994)


• Guests: Martin Carthy, Christine Collister, Julian Dawson, Clive Gregson, Mark Griffiths, Don Heffington, Ron Kavana, Ian Lynn, Ian Matthews, Rory McFarlane, Andy Roberts, Tom Robinson, Martin Simpson, John Skelton, Dave Stewart, Richard Thompson (RIP: Ethan James, Dave Swarbrick)
• Producer: Jon Kelly
• Technical: (RIP: Jim Marshall)
• Twang! a tribute to Hank Marvin & The Shadows - VVAA (October 1996)


• Guests: Don Airey, Randy Bachman, Adrian Belew, Richard Bennett, Bev Bevan, Gregg Bissonette, Ritchie Blackmore, Mike Brignardello, Michael Cartellone, Stewart Copeland, Bela Fleck, Peter Frampton, Paul Franklin, Gordon Giltrap, Peter Green, Mark Griffiths, Tony Iommi, Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin, Brian May, Pete May, Neil Murray, Steve Nathan, Candice Night, Dave Pomeroy, Armand Sabal-Lecco, Steve Stevens, Andy Summers, Nigel Watson, Jerry Watts, Victor Wooten, Neil Young (RIP: Rick Parfitt, Cozy Powell)
• Producer: Chuck Ainlay, David Tickle (RIP: Stuart Taylor)
• May your song always be sung - the songs of Bob Dylan vol 3 - VVAA (July 2003)


• Guests: Gerry Conway, Julian Dawson, Bob Dylan, Steve Gibbons, Mark Griffiths, Ian Matthews, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Andy Roberts, Martin Simpson, Mick Taylor, P J Wright (RIP: Richard Payne)

COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)

• Rubric Records 1 - VVAA (December 2000)


• Guests: Mark Griffiths, Steve Hayes (RIP: Matt Murphy)
• Producer: Adrian Shaw

SOUNDTRACKS (3 credits)

• Shock treatment - OST (1981)


• Guests: Hugh Burns, Jeff Daly, Michael Davis, Martin Drover, Mark Griffiths, Gary Martin, Les Morgan, Chris Pyne, Mick Weaver, Dave Wintour (RIP: Charles Gray, Steve Rye, Ray Warleigh)
• Comments: The musicians in the movie are: Hugh Burns (guitar), Mark Griffiths, Dave Wintour (bass), Mick Weaver (keyboards), Les Morgan (drums), arranged and directed by Richard Hartley, but I don´t have the album so I don´t know if they appear in the soundtrack.
• Ruth Rendell mysteries OST - OST (1990)


• Guests: Brian Bennett, Warren Bennett, Mark Griffiths, Ray Minhinnett
• Comments: This was a TV series, with the music composed by Brian Bennett. The theme ´Let me believe´ was played by Warren Bennett (vocals), Ray Minhinnet (guitar), Mark Griffiths (keyboards), Brian Bennett (drums), but I don´t know if it appears in any soundtrack CD.
• Going off big time OST - OST (2000)


• Guests: Mark Griffiths, Chris Parren, Andy Roberts, Ralph Salmins
• Comments: The music in this movie was composed by Andy Roberts and Mike Moran, and the musicians are: Andy Roberts (guitar), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Chris Parren (keyboards), Ralph Salmins (drums), but I don´t know if they appear in the soundtrack CD.

SESSIONS (9 credits)

• Marc Ellington - Marc Ellington (1969)


• Guests: Mark Griffiths, Simon Nicol, Roger Swallow, Richard Thompson (RIP: Gordon Huntley)
• Rains/reins of change - Marc Ellington (1971)


• Guests: Gerry Conway, Tony Cox, Pat Donaldson, Ray Duffy, Gerry Field, Mark Griffiths, Chris Hillman, Dave Mattacks, Ian Matthews, Dave Pegg, Rick Roberts, Richard Thompson (RIP: Sandy Denny, Fritz Fryer, Gordon Huntley, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Trevor Lucas, Steve Rye)
• Second time around - Junior Campbell (1974)


• Members: Junior Campbell + Irene Chanter, Ray Duffy, Ruby James
• Guests: Mark Griffiths, Barry St John (RIP: Gordon Huntley, Pete Zorn)
• Technical: John Burns
• Steppin´ out - Vigrass & Osborne (1974)


• Members: Gary Osborne, Paul Vigrass
• Guests: Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Barry Clarke, Ray Cooper, Herbie Flowers, Juanita Franklin, Mark Griffiths, Alan Hawkshaw, Kenny Jones, Peter Morgan, Judith Powell, Tim Renwick, Peter Watkins, Tetsu Yamauchi (RIP: Barry De Souza, Peter Wood)
• Producer: Jeff Wayne
• Comments: They were a songwriting duo, Paul Vigrass and Gary Osborne. Gary Osborne wrote some lyrics for Kiki Dee. Gary Osborne started writing songs with Elton John after Elton and Bernie Taupin ceased their collaboration.
  As a duo, Vigrass & Osborne recorded a couple of albums in the 70s. This was their second album, recorded with Tim Renwick (guitar), Barry Clarke (guitar), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Peter Morgan (bass), Peter Watkins (bass), Jeff Wayne (keyboards), Peter Wood (keyboards), Alan Hawkshaw (keyboards), Ray Cooper (percussion), Barry De Souza (drums), Doreen Chanter & Irene Chanter, Juanita Franklin, Judith Powell (backing vocals). And the rhythm section from The Faces: Tetsu Yamauchi (bass) and Kenny Jones (drums).
• Take me to the fire / Pearl of love (SINGLE) - This Island Earth (1985)


• Members: Steve Brown
• Guests: Mark Griffiths
• Nina Hagen - Nina Hagen Band (1989)


• Members: Bill Liesegang
• Guests: Chyna, Laurence Cottle, Martin Ditcham, Alastair Gavin, Mark Griffiths, Luis Jardim, Richard Niles, Tim Sanders, Michael Sturgis (RIP: Lemmy)
• Comments: Recorded in London from December 1988 to February 1989.
• Fairport unconventional - Fairport Convention (2002)


• Members: Bob Brady, Roger Burridge, Gerry Conway, Jerry Donahue, Judy Dyble, Roger Hill, Ashley Hutchings, Chris Leslie, Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Ric Sanders, Richard Thompson (RIP: Maartin Allcock, Sandy Denny, Martin Lamble, Trevor Lucas, David Rea, Bruce Rowland, Dave Swarbrick)
• Guests: Don Airey, Ian Anderson, Barriemore Barlow, Martin Barre, Phil Beer, Gary Boyle, Dave Bristow, Victor Brox, Paul Burgess, Martin Carthy, Clem Clempson, Shirley Collins, Christine Collister, Steve Cooke, Spencer Cozens, Pat Donaldson, Alan Dunn, John Etheridge, John Evan, Hughie Flint, Robert Fripp, Steve Gibbons, Mike Giles, Pete Giles, Steve Goldstein, Alan Greed, Clive Gregson, Mark Griffiths, Sue Harris, Tony Hooper, Karl Jenkins, Eddie Jobson, Bob Johnson, Rick Kemp, John Kirkpatrick, Peter Knight, Cathy Lesurf, Neil Marshall, Julie Matthews, Jackie McAuley, Ian McDonald, Rory McFarlane, Binky McKenzie, Jacqui McShee, Doug Morter, Poli Palmer, Doane Perry, Maddy Prior, Michael Rosen, Jean Roussel, Larry Steele, Cat Stevens, Liza Strike, Roger Swallow, John Tams, Graeme Taylor, Danny Thompson, Linda Thompson, Peter John Vettesse, Peter Watkins, Chris While, Gay Woods, Terry Woods, P J Wright (RIP: John Bonham, Mike Burney, Ian Campbell, Ron Chesterman, Joe Cocker, Mark Craney, Sue Draheim, John Dunkerley, Graham Gallery, Michael Garrick, Tim Hart, Dorris Henderson, Gordon Huntley, Martin Jenkins, Alexis Korner, Ronnie Lane, Steve Miller, William Murray, Cozy Powell, Alan Spenner, Drachen Theaker, Jerry Underwood, Royston Wood, Pete Zorn)
• Comments: 4CD boxset full of unreleased tracks.
• Fingerprints - Peter Frampton (September 2006)


• Members: Peter Frampton + Chad Cromwell, John Regan, Stanley Sheldon
• Guests: Brian Bennett, Stuart Blandamer, Daniel De Los Reyes, Paul Franklin, Mark Griffiths, Billy Harrison, Warren Haynes, John Jorgenson, Hank Marvin, Courtney Pine, Chris Stainton, Terry Taylor, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman
• Technical: Chuck Ainlay, Hugh Padgham, Brian Tench
• Spinoza´s dream - Dave Nachmanoff (May 2016)


• Members: Dave Nachmanoff
• Guests: Peter White + Stuart Elliott, Mark Griffiths, Robin Lamble, Tim Renwick

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QUESTIONS:

01. Has he ever played live for Gallagher & Lyle?

02. Is there any recording by The Flying Garrick?

03. Was Mark Griffiths ever involved with Spooky Tooth?

04. I need to know if he appears in some recording by Tim Firth, Willy Russell (apart from Hoovering the moon), Drew Barfield (1987), This Island Earth (1987), Pete Wylie (1987).

05. I still have to find info about Mark playing with: Black Uhuru, Bonnie Tyler, Debbie Davis, Sherman Robertson, Midge Ure, Deniece Williams, Sonny Curtis, Zoot Money, Mike Berry, Dobie Gray, Billy Connolly, Johnny Boston, The Nolans or Twiggy. Help, please!

06. Which is the lineup for Ian Matthews Band in Rockpalast in December 1983?

07. Did Mark back Rab Noakes (along with Pete Watkins) in the Old Grey Whistle Test TV program in 1974?

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RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 11


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

• Jonathan Kelly (by Gerald Sables - amazing, lovely site)
• Tim Renwick Official Website
• Tim Renwick (Myspace)

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

• Harsh Reality
• Andy Leigh
• Southern Comfort

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

• Tim Renwick
• Mick Weaver
• Pete Wingfield

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

• Pete Wingfield

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:

• David Essex

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RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 4
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 Mark Griffiths, please, also write me with the link.

• Southern Comfort - I Sure Like Your Smile
Southern Comfort on TV in June 1971. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Carl Barnwell, Ray Duffy, Mark Griffiths, Gordon Huntley, Andy Leigh.


• Cliff Richard - When Will I Be Loved - Long Tall Sally - Rip It Up
Cliff Richard live in May 1981, with Phil Everly. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Reg Brooks, Stu Calver, Howie Casey, John Clark, Phil Everly, Mark Griffiths, John Huckridge, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Alan Park, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers, Graham Todd.


• Cliff Richard - Rock´n´Roll Juvenile
Cliff Richard live with his band Thunder. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Stu Calver, John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• Licorice Locking - Sweet Georgia Brown
Licorice Locking live in 2004. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Mark Griffiths, Gijs Lemmen, Licorice Locking, Jens Varmlose.

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THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:

Roger Swallow: for info on Al Stewart lineup with him.

Bob Metzger: for info on Ian Matthews lineups.

Special Thanks to:

Arne Rasmussen: for info and additions on Mark Griffiths discography.

Michael Bullen: for very interesting info about Mark (2011).

Gerald Sables: (Jonathan Kelly´s webmaster), for his info on live lineup with Tim Renwick and Mark Griffiths (2015).

Thanks to:

V.V.: for albums by Hank Marvin and The Shadows.

Jay Hartop: for the drummer´s name for Hank Marvin Band in 1998 (2010).

Walter: for his message (2011).

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WHAT'S NEW:

09/April/2010 - Added the drummer´s name for Hank Marvin Band in 1998.
08/April/2010 - Corrected an error in the lineup for The Shadows in 2004.
22/December/2009 - Page added to the blog.

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RELATED MUSICIANS:

Mark Griffiths mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Ian Matthews (25)
Hank Marvin (17)
Cliff Richard (16)
Brian Bennett (15)
Gordon Huntley (15)
Andy Roberts (14)
Warren Bennett (13)
Carl Barnwell (12)
Ray Duffy (12)
Graham Jarvis (12)
Julian Dawson (11)
Martin Jenner (11)

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