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Biography
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Mike Ellis - Keyboards / Vocals
Date of Birth Unknown:(But is older than the conker tree and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book). |
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| A very long lifetime in the Music Business, Mike started playing Piano at the age of 7 and then moved onto Guitar to the age of 12. He also learnt Military style drumming in the Boys Brigade.
Mike formed his first band at the age of 12 and since then he has been involved in numerous bands including, a 24-piece 'Big Band', a Heavy Rock Band, and several Named Sixties Bands. Mike has played on several Recording sessions away from 'Union Gap' including numerous Radio and Television appearances, and has backed Several 'Well Known' artists. His Musical tastes range from 'Classical' to 'Rock' but predominately 'Sixties'. Mike has also written numerous songs that have been performed and recorded by many local bands. He was also the Winner of 'The BBC Radio WM' songwriter's competition, 'An Anthem for Solihull'.Contact Mike |
| mike@uniongap.co.uk |
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Biography
of Ian Tandy |
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Ian Tandy - Drummer / Vocals
Born? sometime ago, not exactly sure when tho! |
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| Ian joins the band with a wealth of experience from his years of playing both live and in the studio. He has played with artists as diverse as ‘The London Philharmonic’ and Birmingham’s ‘Steve Gibbons’ – really !
“I like a good tune” he says “Having known some of the band members for a few years, I’ve always been an admirer of their professional but fun approach to entertaining an audience, and it really shows judging by the reaction of the fans who, by the way, have been fantastic in their support of my joining the ‘Gap’. Many Thanks.”
In his spare time Ian enjoys Scuba Diving as a hobby and is an Instructor for the sport. He also helps run the family business-a musical instrument shop-surprise surprise !! |
| ian@uniongap.co.uk |
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Biography
of Tom Harding
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Tom Harding - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Born in Worcestershire, England, 1964. |
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| Tom started playing Guitar in 1976 whilst still at school, playing with many local bands. He Left School in 1980 to persue a career in music and backed many major artistes's on Bass Guitar and Vocals in all major venues throughout the U.K.
Tom appeared on several Television and Radio recording sessions during the 1980's, and joined 'The Honeybus' in 1986. In 1996 Tom was asked to become a permanent member of the 'The Union Gap' on Bass Guitar and Lead Vocals. In January 2001, after the original Guitarist retired due to ill health, Tom took over on Guitar and Lead Vocals.
Contact Tom |
| tom@uniongap.co.uk |
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Biography Of Paul Cornwall
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| Paul Cornwell - Bass Guitar/Vocals created circa 1963 somewhere in the UK we think? |
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Paul says he is ‘probably’ the biggest fan of 60’s music! He has enjoyed an accomplished professional musical career spanning over thirty years, performing at venues such as; the Manchester Apollo, the Marquee club, Hammersmith Odeon and the world famous Liverpool Cavern. He has toured Europe several times, and performed at many music festivals including Reading Rock and the Isle of Wight festival. Paul’s talent and personable character have afforded him the chance to appear as ‘Session’ guitarist on many studio recordings, and earned him a place on the live stage performing alongside artists including Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Wings), Peter "Twiggy" Wood (Pink Floyd) and Snowy White. For the past six years he has been a member of a popular sixties Merseybeat band, which has performed alongside the "The Gap" on many occasions. Paul has always considered the "Union Gap" to be one of the finest, most professional acts on the circuit, and was therefore delighted to accept the invitation to join the band on the departure of Bass guitarist Graham James. |
| paul@uniongap.co.uk |
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