Deep End (band)

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Deep End was a short-lived supergroup founded by guitarist Pete Townshend of the Who and featuring David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. [1] The group also included drummer Simon Phillips, bassist Chucho Merchan, percussionist Jody Linscott, keyboardist John 'Rabbit' Bundrick, harmonica player Peter Hope Evans, vocalists Billy Nicholls, Cleveland Watkiss, Chyna, and a brass ensemble called the Kick Horns. [1] [2]

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Performance history

In 1985, the group performed two concerts for the Double O charity at London's Brixton Academy (a third was cancelled due to poor ticket sales). [3] The concerts were later released as the albums Deep End Live! (1986) and Live: Brixton Academy '85 (2004). [1] The band also performed a concert at the MIDEM trade fair in France and appeared on The Tube . [3] Townshend's daughter Emma performed as a guest vocalist at the London concerts. [3]

Many of the same musicians and vocalists also appeared with Townshend for later tours and performances and also with the Who for selected engagements. [4] [5]

In August 2016, it was announced that a Deep End appearance on the German television show Rockpalast from 1986 would be released on CD and DVD. [6]

Band members

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mabbett, Andy (2010). Pink Floyd - The Music and the Mystery . London: Omnibus. ISBN   9781849383707.
  2. ↑ "Artist Direct listing". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 Miles, Barry; Mabbett, Andy (1994). Pink Floyd the visual documentary (Updated ed.). Omnibus. ISBN   0711941092.
  4. ↑ "The Lifehouse Concert". IMDb .
  5. ↑ "The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy". IMDb .
  6. ↑ "Pete Townshend to Release 1986 'Face the Face' Concert on DVD/CD". Ultimate Classic Rock. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.


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