Andrew Latimer
Encyclopedia
Andrew Latimer is an English
musician
and one of the original members of the progressive rock
band Camel
. He is mainly a guitarist
and singer, but also a flautist
and keyboardist
.
Latimer's most common guitar of choice is a Gibson Les Paul
, but he is also known for playing Fender Stratocaster
s and other guitars. From the 1990s onward, he also played a Burny Super Grade, an 80s copy of the Gibson Les Paul Model. The amplifiers he uses range from Fender
, Vox
, and Marshall
.
He established a music production named Camel Productions which released Camel
's new albums: Dust And Dreams (1991), Harbour of Tears
(1996), Rajaz
(1999) and A Nod and a Wink
(2002).
In May 2007, Susan Hoover, Latimer's wife, announced through the Camel Productions website and newsletter that Latimer suffered from a progressive blood disorder polycythaemia vera since 1992, which had later progressed to myelofibrosis
. This was part of the reason why Camel ceased extensive touring. In late 2007, he underwent a bone marrow
transplant. As of September 2008, he was back home and finally recovering his strength, even considering the possibility of a smaller-scale tour in the future.
The latest news regarding Latimer comes via a blog from David Minasian, who has directed several Camel video productions over the years. Minasian released his album, Random Acts of Beauty, in August 2010. Latimer's health has progressed to the point that he contributed guitar solos, and vocals to the album's opening track, "Masquerade".
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and one of the original members of the progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band Camel
Camel (band)
Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in 1971. An important group in the Canterbury scene, they have been releasing studio and live recordings steadily, with considerable success, since their formation.-1970s:...
. He is mainly a 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...
and singer, but also a flautist
Flautist
A flautist or flutist is a musician who plays an instrument in the flute family. See List of flautists.The choice of "flautist" versus "flutist" is the source of dispute among players of the instrument...
and keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
.
Latimer's most common guitar of choice is a Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul was the result of a design collaboration between Gibson Guitar Corporation and the late jazz guitarist and electronics inventor Les Paul. In 1950, with the introduction of the Fender Telecaster to the musical market, electric guitars became a public craze. In reaction, Gibson...
, but he is also known for playing Fender Stratocaster
Fender Stratocaster
The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as "Strat", is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954, and manufactured continuously by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to the present. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top...
s and other guitars. From the 1990s onward, he also played a Burny Super Grade, an 80s copy of the Gibson Les Paul Model. The amplifiers he uses range from Fender
Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, commonly referred to as simply Fender, of Scottsdale, Arizona is a manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers, such as solid-body electric guitars, including the Stratocaster and the Telecaster...
, Vox
Vox (musical equipment)
Vox is a musical equipment manufacturer which is most famous for making the Vox AC30 guitar amplifier, the Vox Continental electric organ, and a series of innovative but commercially unsuccessful electric guitars and bass guitars...
, and Marshall
Marshall Amplification
Marshall Amplification is a British company, founded by drummer Jim Marshall, that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, brands personal headphones/earphones , and, after acquiring Natal Drums, drums and bongos. Marshall amplifiers, and specifically their guitar amplifiers, are among the most...
.
He established a music production named Camel Productions which released Camel
Camel (band)
Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in 1971. An important group in the Canterbury scene, they have been releasing studio and live recordings steadily, with considerable success, since their formation.-1970s:...
's new albums: Dust And Dreams (1991), Harbour of Tears
Harbour of Tears
Harbour of Tears is a studio concept album by English progressive rock band Camel. It tells the story of an Irish family who is painfully separated as their young ones depart to the United States to seek a better future...
(1996), Rajaz
Rajaz
Rajaz is the 13th studio album by Camel, released in 1999. The album's songs have been composed on the camel's walking metre. Praised by fans & critics alike, the album is a return to form.-Track listings:#"Three Wishes" – 6:58...
(1999) and A Nod and a Wink
A Nod and a Wink
A Nod and a Wink is the 14th studio album by the English progressive rock band Camel released in July 2002 on the label Camel Productions. It is their latest studio album...
(2002).
In May 2007, Susan Hoover, Latimer's wife, announced through the Camel Productions website and newsletter that Latimer suffered from a progressive blood disorder polycythaemia vera since 1992, which had later progressed to myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis, also known as myeloid metaplasia, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, osteomyelofibrosis and primary myelofibrosis is a disorder of the bone marrow...
. This was part of the reason why Camel ceased extensive touring. In late 2007, he underwent a bone marrow
Bone marrow
Bone marrow is the flexible tissue found in the interior of bones. In humans, bone marrow in large bones produces new blood cells. On average, bone marrow constitutes 4% of the total body mass of humans; in adults weighing 65 kg , bone marrow accounts for approximately 2.6 kg...
transplant. As of September 2008, he was back home and finally recovering his strength, even considering the possibility of a smaller-scale tour in the future.
The latest news regarding Latimer comes via a blog from David Minasian, who has directed several Camel video productions over the years. Minasian released his album, Random Acts of Beauty, in August 2010. Latimer's health has progressed to the point that he contributed guitar solos, and vocals to the album's opening track, "Masquerade".