Louis Gordon

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Louis Gordon
Born1965
Origin Manchester
Genres Synthpop, electronic
Instruments Keyboards
Years active1973—present
Labels Metamatic Records
Toffeetones
Associated acts John Foxx
Gordon & Gunn
Website Myspace

Louis Gordon (born 1965) is an English musician notable for his collaboration with John Foxx. He has worked with Foxx on a number of albums since 1995. His solo work has also been released on the Toffeetones record label.

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Biography

John Foxx had met Louis Gordon after watching one of his concerts. The concert was at Berrington Hall, near Shrewsbury and was in aid of Louis' birthday (in January 1995). Gordon was said[ by whom? ] to be "blown away" by their meeting. He was later contacted by Foxx, who asked about making a record together. Their first recording was made in Manchester.

Gordon began playing the drums as a child, later progressing to bass guitar and guitar. He now predominantly plays keyboards and guitar doing one-man shows with guest appearances by friends.

Discography

Solo

John Foxx & Louis Gordon

Gordon & Gunn

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