Garry Bowler
Encyclopedia
Garry "Jim" Bowler, also known as "Magpie" (born February 6, 1962, Manchester), is a British drummer
and session musician
, who has worked with bands including Würzel
(Motörhead) and Dennis Stratton
(Iron Maiden
).
, Würzel
(Motörhead), Larry Wallis
(Pink Fairies
), Dennis Stratton
(Iron Maiden), The High Priests of Hell, Global Noise Attack, Medicine Hat, Another Storm (feat. Keith Winter - ex Shakatak
), the Kelly Lee Band, Redsoxx and many others.
In 1992, Bowler was asked to join Motörhead to replace drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, after working on some material for the March ör Die
album. Bowler got to know Würzel
when Mournblade supported Motörhead in 1989. In December 1991, Bowler received a call from Würzel to join him at a rehearsal session in London with Phil Campbell
. Bowler used Phil Taylor's drum kit and they worked on two or three ideas and recorded them for Lemmy, who was in LA. One of the demos became the track "Stand" from Motörhead's 1992 "March ör Die
" album. In the event Mikkey Dee
played on a couple of the album tracks and joined the band.
Bowler is a constant live performer (UK and International) as well as a recording artiste, recording material for TV and Radio such as Bob Harris
's opening jingle (Radio 2
) and music for Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman's Long Way Round
which included music from the highly acclaimed "The Pendell Guitar Project" with Stephen Loveday. He has also appeared in numerous music videos and a live DVD, on TV programmes for ITV
, SKY and live radio sessions for Radio 1
, 2 and Virgin Radio
. Garry is currently playing live with Medicine Hat, Another Storm, Redsoxx, Classic Rock Tribute and Dennis Stratton
.
Medicine Hat
Pendell Guitar Project (with Stephen Loveday)
Kelly Lee
Medicine Hat
Various artists
Guitarist Magazine
Powerplay Magazine
Classic Rock Magazine
Radio 2
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
and session musician
Session musician
Session musicians are instrumental and vocal performers, musicians, who are available to work with others at live performances or recording sessions. Usually such musicians are not permanent members of a musical ensemble and often do not achieve fame in their own right as soloists or bandleaders...
, who has worked with bands including Würzel
Würzel
Michael Burston commonly known by the stage name Würzel, was an English musician and formerly a guitarist in the British heavy metal band, Motörhead....
(Motörhead) and Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton is a guitar player who is best known as a former member of the British band Iron Maiden from October 1979 to October 1980.-Biography:...
(Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
).
Biography
Garry Bowler has worked with artistes as diverse as Hostage, Rose of Victory (ex-Blitz), replacing Simon Wright in Tora Tora (80's UK rock band), Mournblade, Mutant (London), Motörhead, Bernie TorméBernie Tormé
Bernie Tormé is a rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, record label and recording studio owner.-Early career:...
, Würzel
Würzel
Michael Burston commonly known by the stage name Würzel, was an English musician and formerly a guitarist in the British heavy metal band, Motörhead....
(Motörhead), Larry Wallis
Larry Wallis
Larry Wallis is a guitarist, songwriter and producer. He is best known as a member of the Pink Fairies and an early member of Motörhead.-Early bands:...
(Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies were an English rock band active in the London underground and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s. They promoted free music, drug taking and anarchy and often performed impromptu gigs and other agitprop stunts, such as playing for free outside the gates at the Bath and Isle of Wight...
), Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton is a guitar player who is best known as a former member of the British band Iron Maiden from October 1979 to October 1980.-Biography:...
(Iron Maiden), The High Priests of Hell, Global Noise Attack, Medicine Hat, Another Storm (feat. Keith Winter - ex Shakatak
Shakatak
Shakatak are an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980.-Career:Shakatak scored a number of chart entries, including two Top Ten hits in the UK Singles Chart, "Night Birds" and "Down on the Street" plus a further 12 entries in the Guinness book of British Hit Singles...
), the Kelly Lee Band, Redsoxx and many others.
In 1992, Bowler was asked to join Motörhead to replace drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, after working on some material for the March ör Die
March ör Die
March ör Die is the tenth album by the British band Motörhead. It was recorded and released in 1992.-History:Recorded at Music Grinder Studios, Los Angeles, three drummers participated in the making of this album: Phil Taylor, who was fired after "I Ain't No Nice Guy" was recorded , Tommy Aldridge...
album. Bowler got to know Würzel
Würzel
Michael Burston commonly known by the stage name Würzel, was an English musician and formerly a guitarist in the British heavy metal band, Motörhead....
when Mournblade supported Motörhead in 1989. In December 1991, Bowler received a call from Würzel to join him at a rehearsal session in London with Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell (musician)
Philip Anthony Campbell has been the lead guitarist of the British heavy metal band Motörhead since 1984. He is also the former guitarist of Persian Risk.-Early life and career:...
. Bowler used Phil Taylor's drum kit and they worked on two or three ideas and recorded them for Lemmy, who was in LA. One of the demos became the track "Stand" from Motörhead's 1992 "March ör Die
March ör Die
March ör Die is the tenth album by the British band Motörhead. It was recorded and released in 1992.-History:Recorded at Music Grinder Studios, Los Angeles, three drummers participated in the making of this album: Phil Taylor, who was fired after "I Ain't No Nice Guy" was recorded , Tommy Aldridge...
" album. In the event Mikkey Dee
Mikkey Dee
Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou , better known as Mikkey Dee is a drummer/songwriter in the Heavy metal band Motörhead. A Swede of Greek descent, he has been known for his speed and precision since his mid-80s stint with King Diamond.- Early life :Delaoglou began his musical career with local bands...
played on a couple of the album tracks and joined the band.
Bowler is a constant live performer (UK and International) as well as a recording artiste, recording material for TV and Radio such as Bob Harris
Bob Harris (radio)
Robert Brinley Joseph "Bob" Harris, OBE , known as "Whispering" Bob Harris, is British radio host who currently works for BBC Radio 2, presenting music two nights a week...
's opening jingle (Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
) and music for Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman's Long Way Round
Long Way Round
Long Way Round is a documentary television series, DVD set and book documenting the journey of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York on motorcycles...
which included music from the highly acclaimed "The Pendell Guitar Project" with Stephen Loveday. He has also appeared in numerous music videos and a live DVD, on TV programmes for ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
, SKY and live radio sessions for Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
, 2 and Virgin Radio
Virgin Radio
Absolute Radio is one of the UK's three Independent National Radio stations. The station rebranded to its current name at 7.45am on 29 September 2008.The station is based in London and plays popular rock music...
. Garry is currently playing live with Medicine Hat, Another Storm, Redsoxx, Classic Rock Tribute and Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton
Dennis Stratton is a guitar player who is best known as a former member of the British band Iron Maiden from October 1979 to October 1980.-Biography:...
.
Album discography
Mournblade- Live Fast Die Young
Medicine Hat
- Bonedry
- Medicine Hat Live
- From Nowhere To Here
Pendell Guitar Project (with Stephen Loveday)
- various tracks used on Long Way Round series
Kelly Lee
- I Can Dream
Other recorded work
Rose of Victory- Suffragette City (single)
Medicine Hat
- C'Mon Here (single/EP)
- I Still Bleed (single/EP)
- Old Time Rock and Roll (single/EP)
- Too Far Gone (single/EP)
Various artists
- Shooting From The Hip (compilation album feat. Mournblade)
Guitarist Magazine
- Country Boy (exclusive Medicine Hat track)
Powerplay Magazine
- Sweet Mama (Medicine Hat)
Classic Rock Magazine
- One Of These Days (Medicine Hat)
Radio 2
- Bob HarrisBob Harris (radio)Robert Brinley Joseph "Bob" Harris, OBE , known as "Whispering" Bob Harris, is British radio host who currently works for BBC Radio 2, presenting music two nights a week...
(opening jingle)