Mark Springer

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Mark Springer
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Mark Springer at the piano
Background information
Genres Post-punk, jazz, classical
Occupation(s)Musician, painter
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1980–present
LabelsExit, Virgin
Website markspringer.net exit.co.uk

Mark Springer is a British pianist and composer. Springer first came to public attention in the group Rip Rig and Panic. This group also featured the singer Neneh Cherry, Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, and Bruce Smith. During his time with the group, started his exploration of piano performances and compositions. Springer has composed for piano, string quartets, opera, and other ensembles, and owns his own record label.

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Biography

Mark Springer first began playing gigs with the experimental rock band The Pop Group. The group's members had been Springer's schoolmates. [1] In 1981, Springer formed Rip Rig + Panic with Gareth Sager and Bruce Smith, two former members of Pop Group. After Rip Rig + Panic disbanded in 1983, Springer began recording as a solo artist. His debut album titled Piano was released in 1984 and consisted of numerous solo piano recordings. [2]

Discography

With Rip Rig + Panic
As a solo artist

Collaborations

Original music score compositions

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References

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Notes

  1. Baptie, Douglas (1 July 2013). "Rip Rig + Panic – God/I Am Cold/Attitude". thedigitalfix.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "Piano – Mark Springer". Cherry Red Records. 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.