Chester Kamen

Chester Kamen (born in Hackney, London) is an English session guitarist, whose work has included performing with Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Bob Geldof, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Roger Waters, Seal, Massive Attack Kirsty McColl, and Gabrielle.[1][2][3]

Early life

Kamen started playing the guitar at the age of 11, and at 18, he turned professional. His first recording was with the band called, Numbers. Kamen and the Numbers vocalist, Ouida, teamed up and were discovered by Bryan Ferry who produced their self penned single entitled, "Pick Up In a Nightclub".

Career

In 1985, Kamen performed on stage at Live Aid alongside Pink Floyd's guitarist, Dave Gilmour as part of Bryan Ferry's backing band, first playing with Ferry on his Boys And Girls album also in 1985. He continued to work with Ferry into the 1990s. Kamen joined him for the 1989 dates of his Bête Noire tour and was the lead guitarist on the 1994 dates of his Mamouna tour. Kamen also co-wrote and co-produced some of the tracks on Ferry's Bête Noire album including the song "Seven Deadly Sins" along with Guy Pratt.[4]

In 2002, when Roger Waters continued his In The Flesh Tour, Kamen was brought on board to replace Doyle Bramhall II, who had other commitments and could not commit to the tour.

References

  1. ↑ "The Pink Floyd Who is who - K". Pinkfloydhyperbase.dk. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  2. ↑ "Chester Kamen | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  3. ↑ "Chester Kamen Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  4. ↑ "Chester Kamen Music Videos". Ovguide.com. Retrieved 2014-08-24.

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