The Band
Chris Thomas
Influences
Keyboards: Richard Wright, Booker T Jones, Ray Manzarek, Ian McLagan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder
Guitar: David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Steve Cropper, Larry Carlton, Mark King
Vocal: Steve Marriott, Tom Jones, David Gilmour, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Curtis Mayfield
Previous Form
Dr. Frank (1993-1995), Dr. Frank & The Thin Line Groovers (1995-1996), Woodhuish (1998-1999), Mako (1998-2001), Starskey (2001-2008)
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“Meddle”
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
‘Echoes’, ‘Fat Old Sun’
Guitars:
’62 re-issue Strat, Gilmour replica Black Strat, Gilmour 001 Replica Strat, Takamine NP 15C Acoustic, Takamine TF360SBG.
Keyboards:
Korg Triton LE, Kurzweil PC1 SE, Hammond XB 2, 1963 Hammond M-102 & 760 Leslie Speaker (as played by Richard Wright).
Amplification:
Soldano Lucky 13 50w , Soldano Lucky 13 100w , Soldano 4 x 12 Cab.
Steve Loar
Influences
Eric Clapton, Paul Kossoff, Ernie Isley, The Beatles
Previous Form
Scarecrow (1971-1973), Mad Cat Molly (1973-1977), Trader (1977-1978), 1979-1995 lots of stuff (mostly depping), Beggarman Thief (1995-1999), Mako (1999-2001), Starskey (2001-2008)
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“The Dark Side of the Moon”
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
To listen to: ‘See Emily Play’, ‘Bike’, ‘Echoes’ ‘High Hopes’. To play: ‘Fat Old Sun’, ‘Any Colour’, ‘High Hopes’.
Guitars:
Fender 50’s re-issue Strat, Fender Telecaster, Faith FS1 2HG 12-string Acoustic, Jedson Lap Steel, ABM Lap Steel.
Amplification:
Matchless Chieftan, Matchless 4 x 12 Cab, Mills 4 x 12 Cab.
Mike Taylor
Influences
Brian Bromberg, Victor Wooten, John Deacon, Flea, Anthony Jackson
Previous Form
Dr. Frank (1993-1995), Bill Kenwright Productions: Cabaret, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2007-2011). During the course of his performing Mike has worked with the likes of Honor Blackman, Shane Lynch (Boyzone), Ian H Watkins (Steps), Sheila Ferguson (The Three Degrees) and James Dreyfuss (Gimme, Gimme, Gimme).
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
"Wish You Were Here"
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
'One Of These Days', 'Echoes', 'Money'
Guitars:
Ernie Ball/Musicman Stingray 5 String, Warwick Corvette 5 String, Fender Jazz Bass 4 String, Line 6 Basspod xt Live (Effects processor), Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, Peterson Strobestomp tuner
Jeff Glover
Influences
Music: The Beatles, Genesis, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix
Drummers: John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Abe Laboriel Jr., Jimmy Chamberlin, Mel Gaynor, Dave Grohl, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Clive Burr, Jerry Gaskill
Previous Form
Paolo Tendes (1997-1999), Mako (1998-2001), The Curves (2001), Starskey (2001-2008)
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“Animals”. Despite claims that it is nothing more than a Roger Waters vehicle, I believe it contains their best songs, particularly the magnificent ‘Sheep’. It also has a darker feel than other PF albums (ignoring “The Wall”) which appeals to me
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
To listen to: ‘Sheep’ To play: ‘Fat Old Sun’, ‘Echoes’ and the triumvirate of ‘Any Colour You Like’, ‘Brain Damage’ and ‘Eclipse’
Drum Kits:
Pearl Masters Custom Silver in Diamond Glitter, 2 x 22” kicks, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14” & 16” Toms, Mapex Black Panther 13” x 6” Maple Snare, Pearl Sensitone 14” x 6.5”, 6”, 8” & " 10” Peace Roto Toms.
Cymbals:
Paiste 2002 Cymbals, 14” Hats, 17”, 18” and 19” Crash, Paiste Innovations 20” Heavy Ride, Paiste 505 20” China.
Fredi Wright
Influences
Country Music
Previous Form
Fredi is “Miss Torbay 2010”. No, really!
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“The Darkside of the Moon ”
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
‘The Great Gig in the Sky’
Meghan Callaghan
Influences
Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Adele. All ballad singers really; but obviously loving my Pink Floyd now!
Previous Form
Winner of South Devon music festival 2011 and winner of the TAF Singing Star competition 2011.
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
"Dark Side of the Moon"
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
"Wish you were here", "Eclipse" and "Great Gig in the Sky".
Ross Purves
Influences
Steely Dan, Weather Report, The Brecker Brothers, Bernstein, Haydn (particularly the Op. 76 string quartets)
Previous Form
Dr. Frank (1993-1995), Dr. Frank & " The Thin Line Groovers (1995-1996)
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“The Dark Side of the Moon”
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
‘Nobody Home’
Tenor Saxophone:
Yanagisawa T900 Tenor Saxophone, Berg Larsen Tenor Mouthpiece, Rico PlastiCover Reeds.
Baritone Saxophone:
Selmer Pennsylvania Baritone Saxophone, Selmer Baritone Mouthpiece, Rico PlastiCover Reeds.
Flute:
Jupiter diMedici Silver Headjoint Flute.
Harriet Baker
Influences
David Sanborn, Maceo Parker, Gordon Goodwin/Big Phat Band, Paul Desmond/Dave Brubeck Quartet. And most importantly of all, Ross Purves :)
Favourite Pink Floyd Album
“The Dark Side of the Moon”
Favourite Pink Floyd Tracks
‘Us and Them’
Tenor Saxophone:
John Packer JP042G Tenor, Otto Link 'Tone Edge' Ebonite Mouthpiece #6, Rico Plasticover Reeds.
Baritone Saxophone:
Selmer Pennsylvania Baritone Saxophone, Selmer Baritone Mouthpiece, Vandoren Traditional Reeds.
Flute:
Mateki Takeuchi Flute.
