Neil Lockwood
Neil Lockwood | |
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| Born | 23 February 1958 Wales |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Rock, pop, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass[1] |
| Years active | 1979-present |
Neil Lockwood (born 23 February 1958) is a Welsh musician and songwriter known for his work with ELO Part II from 1989 to 1993 and with Alan Parsons from 1996 to 2000.
Early life
Lockwood was born in Wales on 23 February 1958. He had no musical education and his initial aspirations were to pursue art and literature. It wasn't until his teen years when he took an interest in music,[2] teaching himself to play piano.[3]
Career
Early career: 1979-1989
In 1979 Lockwood joined his first group called Element 98. Before recording his first solo single "Tell Tale Heart" in 1983. In 1985, Lockwood reformed the New Romantic band The Shine, originally formed in 1980. With The Shine, Lockwood recorded two singles: "Shadow Dancing" and "I Dream In Blue". In 1986, Lockwood appeared as a guest vocalist on the album Strange Land by Box of Frogs. Through his work with producer Jeff Glixman, Lockwood also appeared on the debut album by Jagged Edge. He also worked with Elaine Paige and John Parr and appeared on Mica Paris' first album. Lockwood then appeared on the albums Seen One Earth and Speed of Light by Peter Bardens of the Progressive rock band Camel and toured the USA with the former and Mick Fleetwood in 1989. That same year he wrote the song "Let It Be Me" for Annie Haslam of Renaissance's self-titled solo album.
ELO Part II: 1989-1993
Because of his work with Jeff Glixman, Lockwood was recruited by Bev Bevan into joining ELO Part II, replacing Jeff Lynne as frontman alongside former Climax Blues Band guitarist Pete Haycock under whom Lockwood would study the guitar. Due to his late arrival, Lockwood would only contribute vocals for the band's self-titled album. In 1991, ELO Part II embarked on their first tour alongside former ELO members Hugh McDowell, Mik Kaminski and Kelly Groucutt, during performances, Lockwood would usually play rhythm guitar and provide lead and backing vocals but would occasionally play keyboards for some of the songs, usually ones performed by Eric Troyer such as "Honest Men" and "Telephone Line". In 1993, Lockwood, along with Haycock, would both depart from the band and be replaced by guitarist and singer-songwriter Phil Bates. In December of that year Lockwood briefly reunited with ELO Part II as a guest for two live shows, stepping in for an absent Louis Clark on orchestral keyboards.
Post-ELO Part II career and The Alan Parsons Band: 1992-2001
After leaving ELO Part II, Lockwood took a job playing piano at a bar in London. In 1993, Lockwood got a hit in Germany with the ballad "Sarah" written for the singer Mathou. In 1996, Lockwood met up with Alan Parsons and after demoing some songs, would end up singing on three tracks for Parsons' album On Air. Soon after, he joined the Alan Parsons Band. In 1999, Lockwood would once again contribute vocals for Parsons, appearing on the album The Time Machine. Lockwood left the Alan Parsons' band in 2000. In 2001, Lockwood made a guest appearance as a backing vocalist on the album Aura by Asia.
Bev Bevan's Move: 2004-2014
In 2004, Lockwood would reunite with former ELO Part II bandmates Bev Bevan and Phil Bates as part of Bevan's reformation of The Move now known as Bev Bevan's Move which also consisted of bassist Phil Tree and eventually former Move guitarist Trevor Burton. Bates left the group in 2007 to rejoin ELO Part II (now known as The Orchestra) and was replaced in the band by Gordon Healer. Lockwood would leave the group a few years later in 2014 and would be replaced by Abby Brant.
Later Career
As of 2021, Lockwood has been active on cruise ships, usually performing covers of songs by ELO.[4]
Personal life
Lockwood has been married to his wife Sarah since 1985 and they have one son together named Gabriel.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mavQy31NRRA&pp=ygUZZWxvIHBhcnQgMiB0aG91c2FuZCBleWVzIA%3D%3D
- ↑ "Biography: Neil Lockwood". www.theavenueonline.info. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ↑ "Neil Lockwood". www.face-the-music.de. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75eQ-ZlSqu0&pp=ygUNTmVpbCBMb2Nrd29vZA%3D%3D
External links
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/227362-Neil-Lockwood
- http://www.theavenueonline.info/site1/bios/lockwood.htm
- http://www.face-the-music.de/neil_e.html
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