10cc Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Pop Pop rock Soft rock Folk rock Art rock Symphonic rock Glam rock Classic rock Yacht Rock Art pop dance rock album rock mellow gold classic uk pop progressive pop

Members

Select a 10cc band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Duncan MacKay

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

See Gear
Eric Stewart

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Hotlegs

See Gear
Gary Wallis

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Pink Floyd Mike + The Mechanics

See Gear
Graham Gouldman

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band The Crowd

Needs more gear

See Gear
Rick Fenn

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Sniff 'n' the Tears Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets

Needs more gear

See Gear
Alan Park

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Beggars Opera

Needs more gear

See Gear
Kevin Godley

Roles:

Singer Drummer

Groups:

Godley & Creme Hotlegs

Needs more gear

See Gear
Lol Crème

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Art of Noise Godley & Creme The Producers The Image of a Group Hotlegs

Needs more gear

See Gear
Tony O'Malley

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Kokomo Arrival

No gear added

See Gear
Mick Wilson

Roles:

Drummer

No gear added

See Gear
Stuart MacIntosh

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Pilot

No gear added

See Gear
Paul Burgess

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Jethro Tull Sad Café

No gear added

See Gear
Vic Emerson

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Sad Café

No gear added

See Gear
Steve Piggott

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist

No gear added

See Gear
Geoff Dunn

Roles:

Drummer

No gear added

See Gear
Mike Stevens

Roles:

Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Jeff Lynne's ELO

No gear added

See Gear
Keith Hayman

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

No gear added

See Gear

About

10cc is an eclectic British rock band known for their clever songwriting and diverse musical stylings, seamlessly weaving together elements of art rock, pop rock, and soft rock. Formed in Stockport, England, in 1972, the original lineup consisted of Eric Stewart (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Graham Gouldman (bass, vocals), Kevin Godley (drums, vocals), and Lol Creme (guitar, vocals). The group gained acclaim for their ability to blend witty, satirical lyrics with polished, radio-friendly melodies, producing chart-topping hits in the UK and internationally. Their standout tracks, such as "I'm Not in Love" and "The Things We Do for Love," highlight their knack for crafting memorable melodies with a sophisticated edge.

How to Sound Like 10cc

10cc's sound is characterized by a polished, melodic pop sensibility combined with artful experimentation, resulting in tracks that are both accessible and complex. Their music often features lush vocal harmonies and intricate arrangements, with a clean yet dynamic production style. Guitars play a pivotal role in their sound, with Eric Stewart frequently using a Gibson ES-335 for its warm, resonant tone. The band is known for employing innovative techniques in the studio, such as the use of the Gizmotron Mechanical Bowing Device by Lol Creme to create unique textures. Their songs often feature rich, layered instrumentation, and the use of effects like the MXR Phase 90 phaser adds a subtle but effective modulation to their guitar tracks, contributing to their distinctive, artful sound.

Discography

The Original Soundtrack

1975

How Dare You

1976

Deceptive Bends

1977

Live & Let Live

1977

Bloody Tourists

1978

Look Hear

1980

Windows In The Jungle (Re-Presents)

1983

Meanwhile

1992

When The Chips Are Down

2006

Sheet Music

2007

10cc

2007

Ten Out Of 10

2014

Anthology

2017

Get the 10cc Sound

Want to sound like 10cc? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.