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He became professional in 1973. Music career. By the mid-1980s, Charlie Morgan had become one of the top session drummers in the UK. In the 1980s he played on albums by artists including Elton John, Gary Moore, Justin Hayward, Kate Bush, Roy Harper, Pete Townshend, Judie Tzuke, Clannad, Tracey Ullman and Nik Kershaw. [2] .
Dec 2, 2019 · Our final #DrummerSeries interview with a drummer features a man who has not only made a substantial mark in the life and music of Sir Elton John, but in the music of dozens of other brilliant artists. Charlie Morgan’s drumming career holds accomplishments and accolades that most musicians could only dream of.
In the mid 1980 she was the drummer on the video “Out in the Fields” by Phil Lynott and Gary Moore and after being spotted by Elton John when he was drumming for Nik Kershaw he was invited to record with him and play as one of his band musicians at Live Aid.
Charlie is now in his [howlong startdate=”01/01/1973′]th year as a professional musician. The wealth of knowledge he has acquired during this time is extensive. There is basically very little that can happen in a studio session (or live show, for that matter) that can truly phase him.
Currently Charlie Morgan plays drums in his band Planet 9. In 2005 he toured the USA with the hit band from the 70s and 80s, Orleans, which he also engineered and played on 6 tracks for their album 'Dancin' In the Moonlight'.
Charlie Morgan has played drums with Elton John for 13 years (including his debut with Elton at Live Aid, in 1985), has performed with Paul McCartney, Eros R...
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Turning “Pro” in the early 1970’s Charlie soon got into the session scene in the UK, and very quickly became one of the busiest session drummers in Europe, working with such diverse artists as Kate Bush, Tina Turner, Gary Moore & Wham!
