Bilbo Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Most musicians continue to play long after they have moved away from any limelight, however dim, they may have once enjoyed but there are some that just walk away. I remember loving Andy Mccullogh, the drummer from prog legends Greenslade. He left the music industry and went into sailing, running some sort of maritime tourist thing in the Med (or something like that). Seems a shame to me but I guess he had his reasons. Any other players you liked who disappeared? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Terry Chimes (Clash, Black Sabbath etc) Drummer is now a Chiropractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Stuart Morrow, legendary original bassist for New Model Army....now a builder in the Bradford area as far as I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downdown Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 John Deacon reportedly gave up music altogether after Freddie Mercury died. And what about that guy in The Troggs who went into researching UFOs - or was that just the drugs? Personally, I can understand why people decide on such a big change, especially after being so successful as in Deacon's case. Life is short and it seems a shame to focus just on one thing, unless that's the only interest you have I guess. Nico Rosberg is another example (though not musical obviously) - has achieved what he wanted from one activity and decided to move on to new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I think one of the early Genesis members packed it in and bought a lemon grove in Spain and wrote a book about it. Nick Simper, first bassist with Deep Purple became a male nurse I think. But, Brian Cox is certainly making a shed load more money talking about stars than trying to be one in the music industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I've just been looking up Danny Bowens, creator of the amazing bassline on The Bottle. Yes, he still runs a band but his Linkedin profile has him down as a tennis coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1485113588' post='3221231'] I think one of the early Genesis members packed it in and bought a lemon grove in Spain and wrote a book about it. Nick Simper, first bassist with Deep Purple became a male nurse I think. But, Brian Cox is certainly making a shed load more money talking about stars than trying to be one in the music industry. [/quote] Chris Stewart. Quite entertaining books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Sid Barrett or Peter Green . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Jim Lea, Slades bass player .I think hes a psyciatric nurse or similar.Also Phil Taylor , drummer in the iconic line up, just hung up his sticks saying he had played with the best no point in carrying on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1485113588' post='3221231'] Nick Simper, first bassist with Deep Purple became a male nurse I think. [/quote] John mcGeoch, guitarist with Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magazine and PIL (and my all time favourite guitarist ever) had given up music and become a nurse too just before his untimely death. Edited January 22, 2017 by darkandrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Andrew Bodnar (superb bassist with Graham Parker and the Rumour and played for Elvis Costello / the Pretenders / Nick Lowe etc ) works in a library in deepest North Yorkshire. His playing on 'Watching the Detectives' was just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Steve Upton, Wishbone Ash drummer went to run a chateau in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart retired from music in the early 80s and became a very well respected artist (expressionist paintings) until his passing a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Ralphe Armstrong, incredible bassist of Jean luc Ponty and Mahavishnu Orchestra fame. His bass solo on "The struggle of the turtle to the sea pt 3" form the JLP LP "Enigmatic ocean remains one of my favourite of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1485116423' post='3221293'] John mcGeoch, guitarist with Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magazine and PIL (and my all time favourite guitarist ever) had given up music and become a nurse too just before his untimely death. [/quote] And Howard Devoto also became a model worker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Dave Rotheray, ex-Beautiful South guitarist / songwriter, runs a bar 'The People's Republic' in Hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Richard Coles from the Communards turned Vicar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1485117399' post='3221312'] Lenin, Elmyra and Sancho Panza? [/quote] What band was that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 They reformed as The Shakespearos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 This will be the most useless post in this thread. A few years ago I bumped into the drummer from a prog band who had moved into the electronics industry. Here's the useless bit, I'm sorry but I'm struggling to remember his name or the band's. Anyway he was showing round the factory and he opened a door in the office suite to a room filled with the biggest drum kit I've ever seen, all mic'ed up and used for him to record stuff for hs own pleasure. He did say nothing would tempt him back/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1485112143' post='3221207'] Most musicians continue to play long after they have moved away from any limelight, however dim, they may have once enjoyed but there are some that just walk away. I remember loving Andy Mccullogh, the drummer from prog legends Greenslade. He left the music industry and went into sailing, running some sort of maritime tourist thing in the Med (or something like that). Seems a shame to me but I guess he had his reasons. Any other players you liked who disappeared? [/quote] Chris degarmo guitarist in queensrhyche, vito brata guitarist in white lion, honerable mention for richie blackmore who stopped playing proper music long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 John G Perry, bassist for Caravan, Gordon Giltrap, Quantum Jump and Aviator was the head of public relations for the UK's sports shooting federation before he retired a few years ago. Lovely bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1485124079' post='3221430'] Chris degarmo guitarist in queensrhyche, vito brata guitarist in white lion, honerable mention for richie blackmore who stopped playing proper music long ago. [/quote] Chris DeGarmo is still playing, this is with his daughter https://youtu.be/0CdZOZGmWdU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1485116423' post='3221293'] John mcGeoch, guitarist with Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magazine and PIL (and my all time favourite guitarist ever) had given up music and become a nurse too just before his untimely death. [/quote] Absolutely love McGeoch's sound and playing, especially with Magazine.. Back on topic, I've always wanted to know what happened to George Murray, who played bass on some of my favourite Bowie albums in the mid to late 70s. His playing with Dennis Davis and Carlos Alomar was just superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1485113334' post='3221227'] Stuart Morrow, legendary original bassist for New Model Army....now a builder in the Bradford area as far as I know [/quote] Moose, another ex NMA bassist, is now in a comedy covers band in the Devizes area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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