Colin Walker (cellist)
Colin Walker | |
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Born | 8 July 1949 |
Origin | Minchinhampton, England |
Genres | Rock music |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Cello |
Labels | Harvest Records |
Colin Walker (born 8 July 1949) is an English cellist who played with Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) from 1972 to 1973.[1]
He was born in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, and was educated at Marling School in Stroud and the Royal Academy of Music in London. By his own admission, his greatest regret was not playing on The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby".[2]
Walker was recruited into ELO after founding member
During his time in ELO, Walker played cello on two of their albums – ELO 2 and side two of On the Third Day – and he used a German-made cello with steel strings.[2] He also contributed cello to the single Showdown.
After leaving ELO, Walker joined the orchestra at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. He played cello on "Fool's Gold", a track on the album Thought Talk by the rock band Starry Eyed and Laughing[2]
Walker has also worked as a teacher.[4]
References
Sources
- Haines, Marc, Patrik Guttenbacher, and Alexander von Petersdorff. 2000. "Colin Walker, Cello". facethemusic.de, Fanclub of the Electric Light Orchestra and all related artists.
- ISBN 9780195313734. (subscription required)