| Neil Carter |
| Birth name |
Neil Andrew Carter |
| Born |
11 May 1958 (1958-05-11) (age 53)
Bedfont, Middlesex, UK |
| Genres |
classical music, jazz, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupations |
Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments |
Vocals, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, keyboard |
| Associated acts |
UFO, Wild Horses, Gary Moore |
| Website |
Official website |
Neil Carter is a musician who has worked in diverse genres throughout his 35 year career. Classically trained, he became a professional rock musician at the age of 17 and initially had his first 'mainstream' experience with singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. He subsequently played guitar and keyboard for the hard rock band UFO, blues rock guitarist Gary Moore, and Wild Horses. He is credited for co-writing a number of Gary Moore's songs including the worldwide hit, 'Empty Rooms'. At 30 he left the rock world and has in recent years developed a different career as both teacher of woodwind (saxophone and clarinet) and as an ABRSM examiner. 2010 saw a return to rock with Gary Moore, playing festivals across Europe and a tour of the Ukraine and Russia. Future tours and a celtic rock album were to follow but this was curtailed by the death of Gary Moore in February 2011. He also plays other instruments including the flute and bassoon.
[edit] Brighton College career
He currently teaches at Brighton College, holding the position of "Head of Woodwind and Brass".[1] He teaches one-on-one lessons on clarinet and saxophone. Neil is the conductor of the school Concert Band, and the school Saxophone Ensemble and leads the School's Swing Band.[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] with UFO
[edit] with Wild Horses
[edit] with Gary Moore
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11 May 1958 |
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Bedfont, Middlesex |
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