Roxy Music Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock New Wave Pop rock Soft rock Art rock Glam rock Classic rock Sophisti-pop Art pop New romantic dance rock album rock mellow gold new wave pop classic uk pop melancholia

Members

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Brian Eno

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

David Bowie (band) Passengers Fripp & Eno 801

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Guy Pratt

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Pink Floyd The Smiths Echo & the Bunnymen Electronic Icehouse The Pretenders Madonna Iggy Pop Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets Steel Dragon Womack & Womack

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John Wetton

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Composer

Groups:

King Crimson Wishbone Ash Asia Uriah Heep U.K. Family Qango Mogul Thrash

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Phil Manzanera

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Quiet Sun 801 The Eden House

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Eddie Jobson

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Jethro Tull Yes Curved Air U.K. UKZ

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Bryan Ferry

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

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Guy E. Fletcher

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Dire Straits Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel The Notting Hillbillies

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Neil Jason

Roles:

Singer Bassist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Dire Straits Michael Jackson (band) Hall & Oates Paul McCartney (Live Band) Gladys Knight & the Pips John Lennon John McLaughlin Brecker Brothers David Sanborn (band)

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Neil Hubbard

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Juicy Lucy Kokomo Wynder K. Frog

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John Gustafson

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

The Spencer Davis Group Ian Gillan Band Quatermass

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Alan Spenner

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Spooky Tooth ABC Kokomo Wynder K. Frog

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Gary Tibbs

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

The Fixx Adam and The Ants The Vibrators

Needs more gear

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Andy Mackay

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

The Venus in Furs Pavlov's Dog 801 Streethart

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David O'List

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Keith Emerson & The Nice The Misunderstood

No gear added

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Paul Thompson

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Concrete Blonde Lindisfarne 801

No gear added

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Sal Maida

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Cracker Osaka Popstar

No gear added

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Andy Newmark

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Sly & the Family Stone ABC Balance Mark Farner Band

No gear added

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Graham Simpson

Roles:

Bassist

No gear added

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Jimmy Maelen

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

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About

Roxy Music is an English rock band that emerged in the early 1970s, known for their pioneering contributions to the art rock and glam rock genres. Formed in 1970, the group's original lineup featured Bryan Ferry (vocals, keyboards), Brian Eno (synthesizers, electronics), Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone, oboe), Paul Thompson (drums), and Graham Simpson (bass). Roxy Music distinguished themselves with a blend of experimental rock, sleek pop, and a theatrical stage presence, which set them apart from their contemporaries. Their influence extended across genres, inspiring the glam rockers of the early '70s and the art-rock and new wave pop groups of the late '70s.

How to Sound Like Roxy Music

Roxy Music's sound is characterized by its lush, sophisticated textures and avant-garde experimentation. The interplay between Ferry's crooning vocals and Eno's innovative electronic treatments creates a sonic landscape that is both melodic and atmospheric. Guitars often feature a glamorous sheen, with Manzanera's use of effects like the Watkins WEM Project V Fuzz contributing to the band's unique sound palette. Eno’s use of synthesizers, such as the Sequential Circuits Prophet VS and Korg M1, introduces ambient and experimental elements, giving their music a sense of depth and intrigue. The saxophone and oboe add a layer of sophistication, weaving through the arrangements with a melancholic yet elegant flair. This fusion of eclectic instrumentation and innovative studio techniques made Roxy Music a defining force in the evolution of art rock.

Discography

Roxy Music

1972

For Your Pleasure

1973

Stranded

1973

Country Life

1974

Siren

1975

Viva! Roxy Music (Live)

1977

Manifesto

1979

Flesh And Blood

1980

Avalon

1982

Heart Still Beating (Live)

1990

Live 2001

2003

Get the Roxy Music Sound

Want to sound like Roxy Music? 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.