Andrew Latimer
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| Birth name | Andrew Latimer |
| Born | 17 May 1949 |
| Origin | Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist Singer Songwriter Lyricist Flautist Keyboardist Producer Mixer |
| Instruments | Guitar Transverse flute Piccolo Pan flute Keyboard Tambourine Bass Piano Drum Machine |
| Years active | 1964 - present |
| Labels | MCA Records Camel Productions Decca Records |
| Associated acts | Camel |
| Website | CamelProductions.com |
Andrew Latimer (17 May 1949, Guildford, Surrey) is an English musician and the lone remaining original member of the progressive rock band Camel. He is mainly a guitarist and singer, but also a flautist and keyboardist.
Latimer's guitar playing style is melodic, elegant and emotional and is frequently favorably compared to that of David Gilmour of Pink Floyd[by whom?]. He is also commonly considered a magnificent composer, fine occasional lyricist and an emotionally effective singer by newspaper veteran Mark Challinor (October 2009}}. He and his band Camel have been overshadowed by the popular progressive rock bands of his period.
Latimer's most common guitar of choice is a Gibson Les Paul, but he is also known for playing Fender Stratocasters and other guitars. The amplifiers he uses range from Fender, Vox, and Marshall.
He established a music production named Camel Productions which released Camel's new albums: Dust And Dreams (1991), Harbour of Tears (1996), Rajaz (1999) and A Nod and a Wink (2002).
In May 2007, Susan Hoover, Andrew's wife, announced through the Camel Productions website and newsletter that Andrew Latimer has suffered from a progressive blood disorder polycythaemia vera since 1992, which has since progressed to myelofibrosis. Latimer has responded well to treatment, but suffers from fatigue. This was part of the reason why Camel ceased extensive touring. In late 2007, Andrew underwent a bone marrow transplant and his doctors are currently monitoring his progress. As of September 2008, he is back home and finally recovering his strength, even considering the possibility of a smaller-scale tour in the future.
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