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Lee Harris Guitarist

Lee Harris Guitarist Biography

Lee Harris, a British musician born on 22 October 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England, gained widespread popularity as the guitarist for Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. Lee Harris is one of the founding members of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets touring band. Lee Harris Influences Harris grew up listening to classic rock bands like The Who, Rolling Stones, Santana, Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, Joe Walsh, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and Pink Floyd, which inspired him to learn the guitar at the age of 13. In his early twenties, Harris played in various London-based bands until he became a touring member and co-manager for Ian Dury and The Blockheads. Lee Harris has a family connection to the wider “Pink Floyd family” in that his father, film maker Stuart Harris, worked with Hipgnosis co founder Storm Thorgerson. Lee Said, “Dad was the cinematographer on High Hopes. In fact the famous shot of...

Dave Kilminster

Dave Kilminster Biography

Dave Kilminster is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was born on May 30, 1966 in London, England. Kilminster is best known for his work as a touring guitarist with the progressive rock band sensation Roger Waters. Kilminster started playing guitar at a young age and was influenced by a range of musical genres, including rock, blues, and classical music. He played in several local bands before starting his career as a session musician and touring guitarist. In the 1990s, Kilminster was recruited by Roger Waters as a touring guitarist and backing vocalist. He played on several tours and became an integral part of the live performances, contributing his musical skills and producing new arrangements of classic Pink Floyd tracks. Kilminster has also worked with a number of other musicians and bands, including Roger Waters, Kevin Ayers, and The Who. He has recorded on numerous albums and has been...

Roger Waters Coachella 2016

Roger Waters and Other Big Names at Huge Festival in 2016

Roger Waters will be performing at Coachella organised festival in October 2016 as part of an amazing line up of huge bands and artists in what is set to be a monumental three nights of concerts. Other artists performing at the amazing festival are The Who, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. This could be one of the last times bands from this era get together and play a festival so is an historical moment in the history of classic rock. It will take place in the Colorado Desert at Empire Polo Club in Coachella Valley, Indio, California over three nights covering 7th October to 9th October 2016. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival feature a range of music genres from Rock, Indie and Hip Hop to Electronic dance music and features art installations and sculptures. The festival has its roots in being a protest...