Mike Burney

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Mike Burney
Wizzard in 1974
Background information
Birth nameMichael Burney
Born(1938-11-01)1 November 1938
Birmingham, England
Died13 November 2014(2014-11-13) (aged 76)
GenresJazz, pop, glam rock
Instrument(s)Flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

Mike Burney (1 November 1938 – 13 November 2014) was an

saxophonist, most notable for his tenure in Roy Wood's Wizzard.[1]

Early life

Burney was born in the Great Barr area of Birmingham, and educated at Bromsgrove College of Further Education.[1]

Career

Between 1968 and 1970, Burney was in

b-side
, "Rob Roy's Nightmare (A Bit More H.A.)".

More recently, he worked with the Million-Airs Big Band & Concert Orchestra and spent eight years with The

Miller & Carter in Sutton Coldfield.[3] He died on 13 November 2014 at the age of 76.[4][5]

Session and live work

Burney toured, accompanied and sessioned with

genres.

References

  1. ^ a b "Mike Burney". 1973 Wizzard Tour Programme. Archived from the original on 1 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Meet the Band". The Old Horns Band. Archived from the original on 5 January 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  3. Miller & Carter. Mitchells & Butlers
    . Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  4. ^ "Wizzard star Mike Burney dies aged 70". ITV. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Wizzard star Mike Burney, who also played with The Beach Boys, Sammy Davis Junior and Bob Hope has died". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Mike Burney". Bearwood Jazz. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2009.

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