The Move Members, Gear & Sound

British psychedelic rock

Genre

Pop Pop rock Folk rock Power pop Progressive rock Psychedelic rock Baroque pop Protopunk Hard rock Glam rock Psychedelic pop Classic rock Pub rock Bubblegum pop Freakbeat classic garage rock british blues merseybeat beatlesque classic uk pop proto-punk

Members

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

Jeff Lynne

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Traveling Wilburys Electric Light Orchestra George's Band The Idle Race Jeff Lynne's ELO The Trembling Blenders The Andicaps Mike Sheridan & the Nightriders

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Roy Wood

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Drummer Keyboardist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Electric Light Orchestra Wizzard Wizzo Band Grunt Futtock Mike Sheridan & the Nightriders

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Trevor Burton

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

The Pink Fairies The Steve Gibbons Band Crushed Butler B.L. & G. (Burton, Laine & Gibbons) Balls

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Ace Kefford

Roles:

Singer Bassist

Groups:

Ace Kefford Stand

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Bev Bevan

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Electric Light Orchestra Electric Light Orchestra Part II Denny Laine and The Diplomats

No gear added

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Phil Tree

Roles:

Bassist

No gear added

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Neil Lockwood

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Electric Light Orchestra Electric Light Orchestra Part II

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Gordon Healer

Roles:

Guitarist

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Rick Price

Roles:

Singer Bassist

Groups:

Wizzard Wizzo Band

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About

The Move was a pioneering British rock band formed in the mid-1960s in Birmingham. Initially comprised of Roy Wood (guitar, vocals), Carl Wayne (lead vocals), Trevor Burton (bass, vocals), Ace Kefford (bass, vocals), and Bev Bevan (drums), the lineup saw various changes over the years with notable contributions from Jeff Lynne. Known for their eclectic blend of pop, psychedelic rock, and hard rock, The Move carved a unique niche in the music scene with their energetic performances and innovative compositions. Roy Wood's songwriting, characterized by its Beatlesque pop sensibilities and quirky British humor, became a defining feature of their sound, influencing the evolution of genres like glam rock and power pop.

How to Sound Like The Move

The Move's music is marked by its vibrant and dynamic sonic palette, oscillating between melodic pop and heavier rock elements. Their sound often combines jangly, chiming guitar textures with robust, driving rhythms, creating a soundscape that's both catchy and powerful. Roy Wood's use of the Fender Electric XII 12-String Guitar contributed to the band's rich harmonic layers, while Jeff Lynne's preference for the Gibson ES-335 added a warm, resonant quality to their tunes. Amplification choices, like the Fender Tweed 4x10" Bassman, further shaped their vibrant, full-bodied sound, striking a balance between the raw energy of rock and the more polished sheen of pop, making their music both accessible and groundbreaking.

Discography

Shazam

1970

Looking On (2008 Remaster)

1970

Live at The Marquee Club 1968 (In Stereo)

2008

Live at the Fillmore 1969

2011

Get the The Move Sound

Want to sound like The Move? 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.