Draft:Andy Craig (musician)
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Andy Craig | |
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 Craig in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Rock, classical |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Cello |
| Years active | 1971–1972 |
| Labels | Harvest |
Andy Craig is an English former cellist who played in the band Electric Light Orchestra.[1] He played with the band from 1971 until 1972.
Career
[edit]Electric Light Orchestra
[edit]Craig joined the Electric Light Orchestra in October of 1971 and played in their first concert in the Greyhound, Croydon.[2][3] He was the first ever musician to join the band for their first tour.[4]
He quit alongside several other ELO musicians such as Roy Wood, Hugh McDowell, and Bill Hunt during the ELO 1 tour in 1972,[5] with Craig leaving after the Italian tour.[6] Despite leaving around the same time, Craig did not join their band Wizzard,[7] with him instead quiting music business overall.[8] After his departure, Craig was replaced by Colin Walker.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Electric Light Orchestra". audio-music dot info.
- ^ Nielsen, Ken Stavensoe (24 September 2017). "Andy Craig History". 10538 Overture. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Delve, Barry (4 August 2022). Electric Light Orchestra on Track. Sonicbond Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78952-224-2.
- ^ Kiste, John Van der (21 January 2017). Jeff Lynne: Electric Light Orchestra - Before and After. Fonthill Media.
- ^ "ELO through the years: How the Electric Light Orchestra has changed over time". Greatest Hits Radio.
- ^ Porter, Robert. "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Electric Light Orchestra - The Electric Light Orchestra Tour". Jeff Lynne Songs. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 913. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- ^ Lesterpublished, Paul (1 April 2016). "Electric Light Orchestra: Where Are The Former Members Now?". louder. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Strong, Martin (1996). The Wee Rock Discography. Canongate. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-86241-621-8.
- ^ Kiste, John Van der (21 January 2017). Jeff Lynne: Electric Light Orchestra - Before and After. Fonthill Media. p. 51.
External links
[edit]- Andy Craig at IMDb