Gillian Glover
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Gillian Glover, of funk band BeatRoot, is set to treat us all with the release of her first solo album, 'Red Handed'; a fantastic collection of rocking blues and beautiful acoustic numbers. Her clearly exceptional sense of melody is proof of her position as an exquisite singer/songwriter, and her unique and distinctive style sets her apart from her fellow contemporary songstresses.
Of course a talent of Gillian's calibre deserves the highest standard of accompaning musicians, and that is precisely what she has. Boasting the likes of drummer/percussionist Woody Woodmansey (Bowie, Art Garfunkle, Paul McCartney), keyboardist Rod Melvin (Brian Eno, Ian Dury) and guitarist Claus Bohling (Donavon, Claus), the combination concocts a powerful and emotive slice of modern-day blues.
Gillian was recording and mixing at Miloco Studios from July 2006 to January 2007. Produced by Tom Wilcox (The Chavs, Maniac Squat, Vita Ross) and engineered by Ben Thackeray with Roger Glover providing additional production, 'Red Handed' is due for release April 2007.
The album is due to be released in April 2007 by Maniac Squat records / distributed by Code 7 via PHD.
Three renowned arrangers contributed string arrangements to Gillian's album: the brilliant Paul Buckmaster (Red Shoes), Joe Mennonna (Singing You To Sleep) and Deep Purple's Don Airey (Go).
Gillian has a highly experienced and talented band, who include:
Woody Woodmansey, drums and percussion Legendary drummer with David Bowie / The Spiders From Mars, playing on the classic albums Ziggy Stardust, Hunky Dory, Aladdin Sane and The Man Who Sold The World. Woody has also worked with Art Garfunkel, Paul McCartney, Dexy's Midnight Runners, among others, and is currently in a band call Cybernauts with Trevor Bolder from the Spiders from Mars and Uriah Heep, and Joe Elliott and Phil Collen from Def Leppard.
Rod Melvin, piano, organ, keyboards, backing vocals Former pianist in Kilburn & The High Roads, working with Ian Dury, with whom he co-wrote the Ian Dury & The Blockheads Top 10 hit What A Waste. Rod has recorded two albums with Brian Eno, including Another Green World.
Claus B¿hling, guitar, harmonica Currently in Cornwall-based Elektrum. Stella Danish axe-hero Claus worked with Donavan in the 60s and was in successful Danish bands Hurdy Gurdy (60s) and Secret Oyster (70s)
Michael Giaquinto, bass Currently in punk band Vice Squad and rockers The Chavs. Formerly in Maniac Squat and Who's Who.
Pete Dixon, guitars Famous for being Pete Townshend in Who's Who.
Tom Wilcox, producer Vocalist in The Chavs, formerly in cult 90's punk band Maniac Squat. Producer for Vita Ross.