Andy Gill
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew James Dalrymple Gill |
| Born |
1 January 1956 Manchester, England |
| Genres | Post-punk |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Gang of Four |
| Website | www.gillmusic.com |
Andrew James Dalrymple "Andy" Gill[1] (born 1 January 1956 in Manchester) is a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group Gang of Four. Gill is known for his jagged style of guitar on albums such as Entertainment! (1979) and Solid Gold (1981) and hit singles such as "At Home He's a Tourist," "Damaged Goods," "Anthrax," "What We All Want" and "I Love a Man in a Uniform."
Gill also produced much of Gang of Four's output, including their most recent 2011 release, and albums for many other artists including the debut album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Jesus Lizard, The Stranglers, The Futureheads, Michael Hutchence, Killing Joke, Polysics, Fight Like Apes, Therapy? and The Young Knives.[2][3]
Gill is often confused with The Independent's music critic, also named Andy Gill.[4]
Personal life
Gill is married to the journalist and co-founder of the Women's Equality Party, Catherine Mayer.[4]
Discography
with Gang of Four
Solo
- "Dispossession" 12-inch single (1987), Survival
References
- โ "Songwriter/Composer: GILL ANDREW JAMES DALRYMPLE". BMI:Repertoire.
- โ "producer discography". gangoffour.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
- โ "Andy Gill interview: Member of Gang of Four and record producer". blip.tv.
- 1 2 Gill, Andy (18 September 2009). "Andy Gill meets Andy Gill". The Independent (Independent Print Ltd.). Retrieved 29 December 2009.
External links
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