Friday, January 11, 2008

Paul Rose - Ted McKenna - Alan Thomson

We are delighted to announce the new line up the Paul Rose Band, with legendary Ted McKenna on drums and Allan Thomson, the gifted bass player for John Martyn for the last 25 years.

Alan Thomson

His first ‘pro’ gig in September 1980 was with singer/songwriter guitarist John Martyn. It was while working with John Martyn that he first met and worked with fellow 'Wheel' members; Foss Paterson and Arran Ahmun.

This led to sharing the stage and working in the studio with artists like; Phil Collins, Dave Gilmour, Lee Perry, Ringo Star, Eric Clapton and Robert Palmer.

Alan also worked with; ex -'Police' guitarist, Andy Summers, American 'nut-bender', Jerry Donahue in his collaboration with singer Doug Morter, (Back Room Boys), Julia Fordham, Long John Baldry, Rick Wakeman, Steps Ahead, Roger Hodgeson, (Supertramp). The guitar band, 'The Hellecasters', Amos Garrett, John Jorgenson, Dick Gaugan, Sally Barker, Jacqui McShee's Pentangle, Rev Doc and the Congregation and Donnie Munro.


Ted McKenna

Many classic rock fans are very well aware of the legendary Ted McKenna, and his incredible musical history. Being a founder member of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and playing on Rory Gallagher's two finest CD's "Photo Finish" & "Top Priority".

Ted Also Played on sell out world tours with Michael Schenkers M.S.G. as well as working with Gary Moore, Greg Lake, Womack & Womack to name only a few.


The Paul Rose Band's first show will be at Trillians Rock Bar in Newcastle on Feb 29th.