Barry Morgan (musician) explained
Jerome Morgan (June 1931 – 1 November 2007),[1] better known as Barry Morgan, was a British drummer for Blue Mink, CCS and other bands. He was the owner of Morgan Studios.[2]
Personal life and career
Morgan was born in London, England in June 1931. He played drums on the British merchant fleet cruise ships in the early 1960s, and later for singer Tom Jones for ten years. Barry and his wife operated the Arena Theater in Houston.[3] AllMusic lists 185 credits between 1964 and 2012.[4] His son Brett Morgan also became a session drummer.[5]
Discography
As leader/co-leader
- 1971: Bass Guitar and Percussion, Volume 1.[6] Volume 2.[7]
- 1979: Percussion Spectrum - Barry Morgan and Ray Cooper[8]
- 1983: Patterns In Rhythm[9]
- Wonderin'
As sideman
With Blue Mink and C.C.S.
With Gullivers People, Electric Coconut and Elton John
With the Walker Brothers
With David Bowie
Various
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.thewaroftheworlds.com/news/newsstory.aspx?id=79 Barry Morgan R.I.P.
- http://www.philsbook.com/morgan.html Morgan Studios - A History
- http://davecatney.org/interviews/dc16_morgan.pdf Interview with Barry Morgan
- http://www.allmusic.com/artist/barry-morgan-mn0000749897 Credits
- http://www.greglake.com/uploads/tour/tour.asp The Greg Lake Band
- http://www.discogs.com/H-Flowers-and-BMorgan-Bass-Guitar-And-Percussion/release/2526645 Bass Guitar And Percussion
- http://www.discogs.com/H-Flowers-and-BMorgan-Bass-Guitar-And-Percussion-Volume-2/release/2589935 Bass Guitar And Percussion, Volume 2
- http://www.discogs.com/Barry-Morgan-And-Ray-Cooper-Percussion-Spectrum/release/1911829 Percussion Spectrum
- http://www.discogs.com/Barry-Morgan-Patterns-In-Rhythm/release/3201104 Patterns In Rhythm
- Web site: 1970 : Gainsbourg en Melody. 23 November 2019.