Kevin Bacon (producer)

Kevin John Bacon^[1] (born 30 March 1959 in Rotherham^[2]) is an English musician and record producer best known for his work with fellow Brit Jonathan Quarmby under the moniker "Bacon & Quarmby", as well as his tenure as bassist for the band The Comsat Angels. ^[3] after the band, Kevin Bacon, produced for many other artists, notably Finley Quaye, Longpigs, Ziggy Marley.^[3]

A native of Alfreton, Derbyshire,^[4] Bacon's introduction to the record industry came in 1978 when he helped found The Comsat Angels. The Comsats went on to make eight albums with Bacon for the Polydor, Jive and Island labels before he departed the band in 1989 to focus on record production and artist development in partnership with Jonathan Quarmby (Bacon & Quarmby, as they become known.) The duo worked with artists as diverse as Finley Quaye, The Pretenders, David Bowie and Ziggy Marley, who achieved both Grammy and Brit awards. Bacon also consulted at A&R for Island Records and developed joint venture businesses with Universal Publishing and TVT Records.

Selected discography (as Bacon & Quarmby)

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Production

• Ephraim Lewis - Skin (1992)
• Longpigs - The Sun Is Often Out (1996)
• Longpigs - Mobile Home (1999)
• Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers - Fallen Is Babylon (1997)
• The Pretenders - Loose Screw (2002)
• Finley Quaye - Maverick a Strike (1997)
• Beth Rowley - Little Dreamer (2007)
• Sugababes - "Round Round" single (2002)
• Oi Va Voi - Laughter Through Tears (2004)
• Oi Va Voi - Travelling the Face of the Globe (2009)
• Beverley Knight - "Soul Survivor" (2010)
• Iwan Rheon - Changing Times EP

Mix

• Ian Brown - "Can't See Me" single (1998)
• Eagle-Eye Cherry - "Save Tonight" single (1997)
• The Stands - All Years Leaving (2004)

References