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Alan Murphy (18 November 1953 – 19 October 1989) was an English rock session guitarist, best remembered for his collaborations with Kate Bush and Go West. In 1988, he joined the jazz-funk band Level 42 as a full-time band member, and played with them until his death from pneumonia, resulting from AIDS, in 1989.
Oct 19, 2014 · We’re remembering Alan Murphy, a great British guitarist with Kate Bush, Go West, Mike + the Mechanics and Level 42, who died 25 years ago exactly.
Feb 6, 2024 · Alan Murphy. Murphy's influences quickly expanded from the blues to jazz fusion and beyond, and he would search for gigs through adverts in Melody Maker, a weekly musician’s paper then used by everyone, from pub singers to major acts.
Aug 17, 2017 · Born on 18 November 1953, Alan Murphy was an English rock session guitarist, best remembered for his collaborations with Go West, Level 42 and Kate Bush. His first musical group was called Blackmass and consisted of Murphy, Roy Phillips, James Hedges, Terry Eden, Steve Paget, and Vincent Duffy.
As November 2023 would have marked Alan Murphy’s 70th birthday, we look back at the man, his music and his gear, with personal recollections from several key figures who knew and worked closely with the talented guitarist.
Alan came in and played the solos and lead parts in 3 days. This was to become the first ‘Go West’ album. Alan heard no more for approximately three or four months until the bubble burst and they had their first hit single. Alan not only felt committed to join them, but also recognised this was the opportunity he had been looking for.
Nov 8, 2012 · Alan Murphy was an incredible guitarist who i had the pleasure of seeing play life demonstrating Fender Guitars…below are a few wiki facts and a brief insight into the genius that was was Alan Murphy.
