Dave Morgan (musician)

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Dave Morgan
Birth name David Morgan
Origin Birmingham, England
Genre(s) Rock and Roll
Pop
Rock
Occupation(s) Musician, Vocalist
Instrument(s) Bass Guitar
Guitar
Associated acts Electric Light Orchestra
Magnum
The Uglys
Balls

Dave Morgan is a musician who has always remained on the verve of major success. He was a member of well-regarded Birmingham 60s group The Uglys with Steve Gibbons between 1967 and 1969, then the spin off Balls with Gibbons and Trevor Burton, departing to be replaced by a post-Moody Blues, pre-Wings Denny Laine.

Morgan was subsequenty bassist and vocalist with Magnum, departing before their debut album, and guitarist with ELO from 1981-1986.

He formed the Tandy-Morgan Band, with ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy in 1986.

His most famous song is "Something" written for the Move and released as a b-side to their #1 hit "Blackberry Way".