Nicky Graham

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Nicholas Lynedoch Graham (January 1945 – 3 February 2024) was a British musician, songwriter and music producer.[1] He was born in Durban, South Africa, in January 1945,[2] before his family returned to the UK in 1960.[3]

His musical career began when joining UK band

A & R manager and staff producer first at Polydor Records and then at CBS Records.[3]

As a producer and songwriter, he was involved with various hit records including for

During the 2000s, he was a

Eurovision A&R consultant to the BBC for a few years, as well as becoming a director for PRS for Music for over a decade.[3]

On 14 October 2014, Graham was presented with a

BASCA Gold Badge Award[5] in recognition of his contribution to music.[6] Graham died on 3 February 2024, at the age of 79.[7]

References

  1. ^ Hughes, Rob, MPG appoints Nicky Graham and Blue Weaver as patrons November 2010. Retrieved January 2011
  2. ^ "Nicholas Lynedoch GRAHAM - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "PRS for Music - Nicky Graham" (PDF). Prsformusic.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  4. ^ Flint, Tom. "NICKY GRAHAM: Recording 'Once In A Lifetime'". Sound on Sound. No. March 2000. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Sir Bob Geldof to be honoured by Gold Badge Awards - M Magazine". Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Gold Badge Awards 2014: Recipients". Ivorsacademy.com. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Deeply saddened by the loss of Nicky Graham". PRS for Music on X. Retrieved 8 February 2024.