Ian has gone on to pastures new. We know not where, when, how, why
plus loads more imponderable questions. All we know is that he recently
suffered a close death in his family.
He served us well (Obi-wan). We owe him much thanks and respect and
wish him all the best in whatever he does. Dr.A
The unsung hero of the band. Sits at the back or cramped in a corner,
one eye on the mixing board the other eye on the local talent.
He first got involved with the music scene at the age of 18, when he
studied theatrical sound & lighting in London.
His first big break (any score over 20) came at the age of 21 when he got
the job as Stage Manager of Butlins in Margate (we still can't believe
it, but there you go).
Since then he has worked with many bands up and down the UK
Including:
- The Peterborough Big Band
- Motivators
- The Taste
- Keith Richards (No not the Stoned, but a keyboard wizard)
- Faith (later known as Escape UK & LEON). Ian was part of their
'98 Zimbabwe tour.
- The Hinge
Ian has twiddled his knobs at
- Wembley
- NEC Birmingham
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cherry Tree, Peterborough - to name but a few.
Musical Influences:
- Mark King
- UB40
- Baby Spice (!!!!!!!!! Yes, Baby Spice. You don't need new specs)
- Plus many others we don't want to know about and are afraid to
ask.
Favourite Position:
Pint of lager in one hand, pizza in another (mobile phone and double
cheese flavour), sliders in another, address book in another.
Don't ask about his other hands!!
Ian
Carey