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![]() Cadogan in 2021 | |
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Also known as | Little Barrie |
Born | January 1975 (age 50) |
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Years active | 1999–present |
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Website | littlebarrie |
Barrie Cadogan (born January 1975) [1] is an English guitarist, known for his association with Morrissey, Paul Weller, Edwyn Collins, Primal Scream, [2] Liam Gallagher, John Squire, the The, [3] and The Black Keys, and also for being the founder of Little Barrie. [4] He also played guitar on the intro to the TV series Better Call Saul . [2] [5]
Cadogan started Little Barrie in 2000 together with Wayne Fulwood on drums and Lewis Wharton on bass. [6] The trio released their debut album We Are Little Barrie in 2005. [7] The album featured guest appearances from Edwyn Collins. [8] Before the release of the album he played with Morrissey on his 2004 tour, replacing Alain Whyte after being recommended by his friend and fellow guitarist Boz Boorer. [4]
In 2006, Cadogan started performing live with Primal Scream as co-guitarist following the departure of founding member Robert Young. [9] He played on their albums Beautiful Future (2008) and More Light (2013) as a session musician. In 2015 he stopped performing with the band. [10]
In 2016, he launched a new solo project Cobra Lamps, releasing their first album on 1 July that year. [11]
In 2018, he joined post-punk band The The as lead guitarist, a role previously held by the likes of Johnny Marr, [12] who had recommended him to band leader Matt Johnson. [13]
Cadogan has continued to perform with Little Barrie, who were reduced to a duo following the death of long-time drummer Virgil Howe, son of Yes guitarist Steve Howe. [14]
He has also acted as a sideman for the Chemical Brothers, Paulo Nutini and Paul Weller among others. [15]
In 2022, he joined Liam Gallagher's solo band as a touring replacement for Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs who was undergoing treatment for tonsil cancer. [16] His stint with Gallagher meant that he played alongside John Squire of the Stone Roses. [16] He played again with the two musicians on their UK tour as a duo, this time playing bass, alongside Joey Waronker on drums. [17]
In 2025, he became a touring guitarist for The Black Keys.
serving time in Primal Scream circa 2006-15