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Ricky Fenson | |
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 Fenson with Georgie Fame in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Brown |
| Born | 22 May 1945 Chopwell, County Durham, England |
| Genres | Rock, British blues |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
Richard Brown (born 22 May 1945; in Chopwell, County Durham), better known by his stage name of Ricky Fenson, also known as Rick Brown, is a British bass guitarist.
He briefly played with an early version of the Rolling Stones before he was replaced by Bill Wyman in their long-standing classic line-up. He appeared with the band in 1962 and 1963 with fellow Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages and Cyril Davies' All Stars band members Carlo Little and Nicky Hopkins, including a gig at Sidcup Art College, Bexley, which Keith Richards attended.
Fenson was also a member of the bands Brian Auger and the Trinity and Steampacket. [1] fellow Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages and Cyril Davies' All Stars.
He would later play double bass for the London Festival Ballet and then for the Scottish Ballet and Opera.
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