Mike Burney
Mike Burney | |
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Wizzard in 1974 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Burney |
Born | Birmingham, England | 1 November 1938
Died | 13 November 2014 | (aged 76)
Genres | Jazz, pop, glam rock |
Instrument(s) | Flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone |
Mike Burney (1 November 1938 – 13 November 2014) was an
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
Session and live work
Burney toured, accompanied and sessioned with
Sammy Davis, Jr., Petula Clark, Memphis Slim, Steve Winwood, Ruby Turner, Adam Faith, Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Dionne Warwick and Matt Monro;[6] covering a range of blues, jazz and big band
genres.
References
- ^ a b "Mike Burney". 1973 Wizzard Tour Programme. Archived from the original on 1 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ a b "Meet the Band". The Old Horns Band. Archived from the original on 5 January 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- Miller & Carter. Mitchells & Butlers. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ "Wizzard star Mike Burney dies aged 70". ITV. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mike Burney". Bearwood Jazz. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2009.