Pete Morgan, Bass player from Barry, South Wales
Pete Morgan
Bass player in the Dudley Moore trio for twenty-five years. Has played with various American jazz giants.
Music : Singers, Bands, Pop & Rock Stars
Wales has a fantastic musical heritage. One of the few things the Romans ever wrote about the celtic tribes refered to the songs Britons would sing.
Roman author Athenaeus describes songs performed by guests at Celtic feast and ceremonies, the signers were known as 'Bards'.
Two thousand years later we have bards like Tom, Kelly and Aled Jones, Andy Low, Bryn Terfel, Cerys Matthews, Charlotte Church, Dave Edmunds and many many more!
Mary Hopkin, musician with a connection to Wales (Ystradgynlais)
Mary Hopkin
Had a monster number one hit record in 1968 with 'Those Were The Days'. She has continued to record and produce great music.
John Lennon, musician with a Welsh connection!
John Lennon
Singer and songwriter.
Darren Edwards, musician with a connection to Wales (Merthyr Tydfil)
Darren Edwards
Rock Drummer. Played with 1980's band 'Das Psycho Rangers' who had a few minor hits in the UK and USA. Played with Japanese chart toppers 'Casino Drive' and Japan's biggest music act 'TK'. Also played with young American blues great Eric Sardinas. Now lives in Los Angeles, California. Darren also plays guitar and writes.
Kelly Clarkson, musician with a Welsh connection!
Kelly Clarkson
Winner of first American Idol. Numerous hit singles in American, and sold millions worldwide.
Richard Jones, Stereophonics bass from Aberdare, South Wales
Richard Jones
Bass guitarist in Stereophonics.
Chris Duffy, musician from Cardiff, South Wales
Chris Duffy
Lead singer and composer with 'Waterfront', achieved number one hit with song 'Cry' in USA 1989. Won award for most performed pop song in USA in 1989.
Ceinwen Rowlands, Opera Singer from Holyhead, North Wales
Ceinwen Rowlands
Studied in London with the likes of W. Matthews-Williams, Mable Kelly and H. Plunket Greene. Premier UK oratorio soprano of her age!
Henry Spinetti, drummer from Cwm, Ebbw Vale, South Wales
Henry Spinetti
Session drummer, has worked with many artists including Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey.
Pino Palladino bass guitarist form Cardiff, South Wales
Pino Palladino
Much travelled session musician. One of the best bass guitarists in the world. Stepped in for The Who when they lost John Entwistle.
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