Lloyd Watson
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Lloyd Watson is an English
rock and blues guitarist
.
Born to a Jamaican father and an English mother, Watson's early influences covered the whole spectrum of both black and white music. From an early age he showed a musical talent, initially for the piano.
Self-taught on guitar, Watson quickly emerged as a talented and enthusiastic performer on the circuit in and around the Cambridgeshire town of Peterborough
.
In 1972, Watson won the solo category of the coveted Melody Maker Folk/Rock competition and two days later appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test. Following his success, he went on to open shows for David Bowie
and did two British tours, one supporting King Crimson
and the other one for Roxy Music
. A European tour for Roxy Music then followed. When asked by Eno to play on Here Come The Warm Jets
, Watson then played the majority of the guitar parts for Roxy Music's sax player Andy Mackay
's solo album In Search of Eddie Riff
. The Roxy Music
connection continued when Watson joined the Phil Manzanera
spin off group called 801
, who released one of the best live albums ever, according to many press reports, entitled 801 Live
.
Lloyd Watson continues to play nationwide on his very own "never ending tour."
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rock and blues guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
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Born to a Jamaican father and an English mother, Watson's early influences covered the whole spectrum of both black and white music. From an early age he showed a musical talent, initially for the piano.
Self-taught on guitar, Watson quickly emerged as a talented and enthusiastic performer on the circuit in and around the Cambridgeshire town of Peterborough
Peterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
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In 1972, Watson won the solo category of the coveted Melody Maker Folk/Rock competition and two days later appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test. Following his success, he went on to open shows for David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
and did two British tours, one supporting King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
and the other one for Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Roxy Music was a British art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera , Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson . Former members include Brian Eno , and Eddie Jobson...
. A European tour for Roxy Music then followed. When asked by Eno to play on Here Come The Warm Jets
Here Come the Warm Jets
Here Come the Warm Jets is the debut solo album by Brian Eno. Produced by Eno, it was released on Island Records in 1974. The musical style of Here Come the Warm Jets is a hybrid of glam rock and art rock, similar to Eno's previous album work with Roxy Music but with songs that are more quirky and...
, Watson then played the majority of the guitar parts for Roxy Music's sax player Andy Mackay
Andy Mackay
Andrew "Andy" Mackay is an English multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founder member of the art-rock group Roxy Music....
's solo album In Search of Eddie Riff
In Search of Eddie Riff
In Search of Eddie Riff is an album by British musician Andy Mackay, first released on Island Records in 1974.The album was released during a brief hiatus from Roxy Music's recording schedule...
. The Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Roxy Music was a British art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera , Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson . Former members include Brian Eno , and Eddie Jobson...
connection continued when Watson joined the Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera is a musician and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music. In 2006 Manzanera co-produced David Gilmour's album On An Island and played in Gilmour's band for tours in Europe and North America...
spin off group called 801
801 (band)
801 were an English experimental rock band that were originally formed in 1976 for three live concerts by*Phil Manzanera *Brian Eno...
, who released one of the best live albums ever, according to many press reports, entitled 801 Live
801 (band)
801 were an English experimental rock band that were originally formed in 1976 for three live concerts by*Phil Manzanera *Brian Eno...
.
Lloyd Watson continues to play nationwide on his very own "never ending tour."