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lucas

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 17:37

Simon Phillips. Great drummer, he played with many prog artists.

"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 15:39

I think on the last thing I read.. that David Gilmour has played on around 80 other albums non- Floyd related. He has always amused himself on his time off as a session musician playing with Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, the Who, Roy Harper, Grace Jones, Brian Ferry, Jools Holland, Sam Jones, Ringo Starr, Arcadia, Hawkwind... etc. Recently he's played on the new Phil Manzanera cd and the new Alan Parsons cd coming out.

THIS IS ELP

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 14:56

Clive Nolan's another who seems to crop up a lot. Apart from being a full time member of Arena and Pendragon (plus Nolan and Wakeman), he seems to guest on dozens of other albums.

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 13:42

I only know Bruford, and he has said himself that he likes to explore his drumming. That's why he left Yes (partly) and joined King Crimson, and played with Moraz and soforth. Personally, I think he was best with Yes and the Fragile album, just listen to his 'anti-drumming' on South Side and Heart of the Sunrise. His alternating bass and snare really make it a wonderful contribution!

Epic.

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 13:42

Robert Fripp is quite prolific having worked with artists as diverse as Bowie and the Orb.

Brian Eno too, but more as a producer I guess (U2, Enosification on the Lamb by Genesis, as well as his own projects and Roxy Music.

Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

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Posted: July 23 2004 at 12:58

I was checking out Tony Levin's discography and I was amazed at how many albums he's contributed to. Astounding! Nearly 300 recordings. Whew!

Bill Bruford has quite a long list of collaborations, as does Rick Wakeman and more recently Roine Stolt. What makes these musicians so sought after or is it a case of being in the right place at the right time?

We've got many musicians on this forum and I'd like to hear their take on Tony Levin, Bill Bruford or any musician who has been so "In Demand" and why they are so prolific.

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lucas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 06 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 8138	Posted: July 23 2004 at 17:37
	Simon Phillips. Great drummer, he played with many prog artists.
	"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)

threefates Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 30 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4215	Posted: July 23 2004 at 15:39
	I think on the last thing I read.. that David Gilmour has played on around 80 other albums non- Floyd related. He has always amused himself on his time off as a session musician playing with Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, the Who, Roy Harper, Grace Jones, Brian Ferry, Jools Holland, Sam Jones, Ringo Starr, Arcadia, Hawkwind... etc. Recently he's played on the new Phil Manzanera cd and the new Alan Parsons cd coming out.
	THIS IS ELP

Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: July 23 2004 at 14:56
	Clive Nolan's another who seems to crop up a lot. Apart from being a full time member of Arena and Pendragon (plus Nolan and Wakeman), he seems to guest on dozens of other albums.

JrKASperov Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 07 2004 Status: Offline Points: 904	Posted: July 23 2004 at 13:42
	I only know Bruford, and he has said himself that he likes to explore his drumming. That's why he left Yes (partly) and joined King Crimson, and played with Moraz and soforth. Personally, I think he was best with Yes and the Fragile album, just listen to his 'anti-drumming' on South Side and Heart of the Sunrise. His alternating bass and snare really make it a wonderful contribution!
	Epic.

Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: July 23 2004 at 13:42
	Robert Fripp is quite prolific having worked with artists as diverse as Bowie and the Orb. Brian Eno too, but more as a producer I guess (U2, Enosification on the Lamb by Genesis, as well as his own projects and Roxy Music.
	Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!

Dan Bobrowski Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 02 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5243	Posted: July 23 2004 at 12:58
	I was checking out Tony Levin's discography and I was amazed at how many albums he's contributed to. Astounding! Nearly 300 recordings. Whew! Bill Bruford has quite a long list of collaborations, as does Rick Wakeman and more recently Roine Stolt. What makes these musicians so sought after or is it a case of being in the right place at the right time? We've got many musicians on this forum and I'd like to hear their take on Tony Levin, Bill Bruford or any musician who has been so "In Demand" and why they are so prolific.