Neil Lockwood
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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[edit]
Lockwood was born in Wales on 23 February 1958. Lockwood had no musical education and his initial aspirations were to pursue art and literature. It wasn't until his teen years when he'd take an interest in music,[2] teaching himself to play piano.[3]
Career[edit]
Early career: 1979-1989[edit]
In 1979 Lockwood joined his first group called Element 98. Before recording his first solo single "Tell Tale Heart" in 1983. In 1985, Lockwood would reform the New Romantic band The Shine, originally formed in 1980. With The Shine, Lockwood would record two singles: "Shadow Dancing" and "I Dream In Blue". In 1986, Lockwood would appear 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 would also work with Elaine Paige and John Parr and would appear on Mica Paris' first album. Lockwood would then appear on the albums Seen One Earth and Speed of Light by Peter Bardens of the Progressive rock band Camel and tour the USA with the former and Mick Fleetwood in 1989. That same year he'd write the song "Let It Be Me" for Annie Haslam of Renaissance's self-titled solo album.
ELO Part II: 1989-1993[edit]
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 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 would briefly reunite 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[edit]
After leaving ELO Part II, Lockwood took a job playing piano at a bar in London. In 1993, Lockwood would get a hit in Germany with the ballad "Sarah" written for the singer Mathou. In 1996, Lockwood would meet up with Alan Parsons and after demoing some songs, would end up singing on three tracks for Parsons' album On Air. Soon after, he'd join the Alan Parsons Band. In 1999, Lockwood would once again contribute vocals for Parsons, appearing the album The Time Machine. Lockwood would leave the Alan Parson's band in 2000. In 2001, Lockwood would make a guest apperance as a backing vocalist on the album Aura by Asia.
Bev Bevan's Move: 2004-2014[edit]
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:[edit]
As of 2021, Lockwood has been active on cruise ships, usually performing covers of songs by ELO.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Lockwood has been married to his wife Sarah since 1985 and they have one son together named Gabriel.
References[edit]
- ↑ 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[edit]
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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