John Dalton (musician)
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John Dalton | |
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Background information | |
Born | Chipping Barnet, London, England | 21 May 1943
Origin | Enfield, Middlesex, England |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar |
Years active | 1959–present |
Labels | Pye |
Website | http://john-dalton.kastoffkinks.co.uk |
John Dalton (born 21 May 1943) is a British bass guitar player, best known as a member of the Kinks in 1966 and between 1969 and 1976, replacing original member Pete Quaife.[1]
Biography
John Dalton was educated at
Career
The Bluejacks and Mark Four (1959–1966)
Although successful locally, the Bluejacks recordings of "
However, the band's singles failed to make the charts, making it difficult to earn enough money to support a family. In 1966 Dalton left Mark Four to join the building trade. Shortly afterwards Phillips, Jones and Pickett founded the Creation, one of the most influential bands of the late 1960s.
The Kinks (1966; 1969–1976)
In June 1966, Dalton was asked to substitute for
Dalton replaced Quaife again in 1969, this time as the Kinks' permanent bassist. He appeared with the band on 5 April 1969 for a mimed performance on the television program "It's Dee Time". His first recording session in his second tenure with the group was in May 1969 at Pye Studio #2 ("Drivin'" and "Mindless Child Of Motherhood"). Dalton spent most of June recording the Arthur album. He started his first American tour on 17 October at the Fillmore East, New York City. The tour lasted nine weeks and included such venues as The Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles and Fillmore West in San Francisco. He continued to play with the Kinks throughout the remainder of 1969 and into the 1970s and appeared playing bass on such notable songs as "Victoria", "Lola",[4] "Apeman", "Celluloid Heroes", and "Supersonic Rocket Ship".
On 8 November 1976, Dalton left the Kinks, after spending most of the summer of 1976 rehearsing and recording Sleepwalker. His replacement was former Blodwyn Pig bass player Andy Pyle.
After the Kinks (1979– )
Dalton is still active in the
From 2003 until May 2008 Dalton also performed with the rock and roll band 5% Volume, alongside Kevin Leak (ex Seminar), Wol Webster (ex
References
- ^ Stephen Erlewine. "The Kinks Biography on All Music.com". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ "John Dalton Interview Part 1". Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ "The Mark Four". Kastoffkinks.co.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "'Lola,' who 'walked like a woman but talked like a man,' turns 50". NBC News. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ Official Kast Off Kinks website Kast Off Kinks HP Retrieved 11 November 2021