Tim Renwick
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Birth name | Timothy John Pearson Renwick |
Born | Cambridge, England | 7 August 1949
Genres | Rock, pop |
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Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | Audio Network Plc |
Website | www |
Timothy John Pearson Renwick (born 7 August 1949) is an English guitarist. He is best known for his association with Al Stewart in his early career and for his long-standing role as lead guitarist for the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver. His single "Dark Island" peaked at number 80 in Australia in 1980.[1]
He also performed with Pink Floyd on their 1987-89 and 1994 tours, as well as accompanying the band during their Live 8 performance in 2005.
Career
Renwick was born and grew up in Cambridge. He passed his
Pink Floyd and other projects
Renwick is credited as the co-composer of Elton John's song "Dreamboat".[10] The song was released on the "Kiss the Bride" single in 1983, but was most likely recorded in the late 1970s, when Renwick was briefly a member of Elton John's band, recording with him on A Single Man and playing with him in John's 1980 concert in Central Park, New York.
In 1984, Renwick toured with
Renwick joined the Tex Maniax with Andy Roberts and other ex Wangfords (1984) and
Renwick made a live appearance with the
He also played with Al Stewart at Cambridge Corn Exchange on 7 October 2013, and again on Stewart's 2015 UK and Ireland tour.[1]
Solo work
Renwick has recorded an
He now lives in Pentewan, Cornwall, and plays guitar in The Bucket Boys. He also played in a duo called Hobson's Choice, and is an occasional guest player with Cornish band The Hoodle.
Solo discography
- Tim Renwick (1980)
- Privateer (2007)
- Electric Blue (2008)
- Vintage Blues Guitar (2013)
- Privateer 2 (2017)
References
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ a b "Tim Renwick – Chronology". Official Site. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ISBN 978-0-571-23855-2.
- ^ Allmusic. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ ""No Roses" by Shirley Collins and The Albion Country Band". Mainly Norfolk. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
- ^ Mike Daly (17 May 1982). "Oldfield and his band magnificent". The Age. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- New York Times. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84938-370-7.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated. Archived from the originalon 17 July 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ ISBN 0-7119-4109-2.
- ^ Allmusic. Retrieved 6 February 2010.