Gordon Blair

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Gordon Blair
Background information
Born	1953
Origin	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genre(s)	Rock, punk rock
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Associated acts	Highway Star (1976) Rudi (1976–1979) The Outcasts The Trial Big Self Ruefrex Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes (1987–1997 intermittently)

Gordon Blair (born Belfast, 1953) is a Northern Irish musician, usually known as Gordy Blair.

Blair started off his musical career as bass guitarist for Highway Star, the band that was to become Stiff Little Fingers. In 1976 he joined Belfast punk band Rudi, with whom he stayed for three years. After leaving Rudi, he played for The Outcasts, The Trial, Big Self and Ruefrex, lasting for periods of between a year and three years, with each band. Between 1987 and 1997, he spent various periods of time playing bass for Australian outfit Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes, before finally hanging up his bass to concentrate on a new career in desktop publishing.

Preceded by 1st incumbent

Bassist for Highway Star 1976–1977

Succeeded by Ali McMordie