Andy Metcalfe
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Andy Metcalfe is an English bassist, keyboardist and producer, who played mainly with The Soft Boys
(with Robyn Hitchcock, 1976–1979), Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians
(1984–1994), and with Squeeze off and on during the period 1985-1994.
He co-produced several of the Egyptians albums (Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Element of Light, Globe Of Frogs and Queen Elvis), contributing guitars, keyboards and string arrangements along with his melodic bass lines. Since the break-up of the Egyptians, his production credits include Glenn Tilbrook
, The Autumns
, Sugarplastic, Kimberley Rew
, Plainsong
, Julian Dawson, Clear
, Jazz Passengers with Debbie Harry, Helen Roche; often playing bass and keyboards on the sessions. His guest appearances on albums include David Gray
, Nick Harper
, Tim Keegan
... and he was MD and keyboard player for Channel 4's Vic Reeves Big Night Out.
The Soft Boys
The Soft Boys were a pop band during the punk era led by Robyn Hitchcock, whose initially old fashioned music style of psychedelic/folk-rock became part of the neo-psychedelia scene with the release of Underwater Moonlight...
(with Robyn Hitchcock, 1976–1979), Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians was a band led by Robyn Hitchcock. It was formed in 1984 and split in 1994, and was famous for college-radio hits like "Balloon Man" , Madonna Of The Wasps and "So You Think You're In Love" .-Members:...
(1984–1994), and with Squeeze off and on during the period 1985-1994.
He co-produced several of the Egyptians albums (Gotta Let This Hen Out!, Element of Light, Globe Of Frogs and Queen Elvis), contributing guitars, keyboards and string arrangements along with his melodic bass lines. Since the break-up of the Egyptians, his production credits include Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
, The Autumns
The Autumns
The Autumns are an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California, comprising Matthew Kelly , Frankie Koroshec , Dustin Morgan and Steve Elkins .-History:...
, Sugarplastic, Kimberley Rew
Kimberley Rew
Kimberley Rew is an English rock and roll singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as a member of Katrina and the Waves 1981 to 1999 and of Robyn Hitchcock's Soft Boys 1978 to 1981...
, Plainsong
Plainsong
Plainsong is a body of chants used in the liturgies of the Catholic Church. Though the Eastern Orthodox churches and the Catholic Church did not split until long after the origin of plainchant, Byzantine chants are generally not classified as plainsong.Plainsong is monophonic, consisting of a...
, Julian Dawson, Clear
Clear
Clear may refer to:* Clear, Alaska is an unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States-Music:*Clear , a 1969 album by Spirit*Clear , a 1995 album by Bomb the Bass...
, Jazz Passengers with Debbie Harry, Helen Roche; often playing bass and keyboards on the sessions. His guest appearances on albums include David Gray
David Gray (musician)
David Gray is an English singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later...
, Nick Harper
Nick Harper
Nick Harper is an English singer-songwriter/guitarist. He is the son of English folk musician Roy Harper.-Early life:Nick Harper was born in London in 1965 to the famous folk singer-songwriter Roy Harper...
, Tim Keegan
Tim Keegan
Tim Keegan is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist.Keegan has recorded and performed with various bands and as a solo artist. He has worked with a number of noted musicians including Robyn Hitchcock – he can be seen in Jonathan Demme's film about Hitchcock, Storefront Hitchcock – and...
... and he was MD and keyboard player for Channel 4's Vic Reeves Big Night Out.