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Blue Weaver

Blue Weaver (born Derek John Weaver, 11 March, 1947 in Cardiff, Wales) is a British keyboard player, songwriter and record producer. A founder member of Amen Corner and its successor Fair Weather, he replaced Rick Wakeman in Strawbs when Wakeman left to join Yes. He left Strawbs in 1975 to play with The Bee Gees, where he stayed five years. He has also had a successful session career, playing with groups such as Mott the Hoople and The Pet Shop Boys. He composed the music for the film Times Square.

He is currently (2007) director of "The MPG" - The Music Producers Guild.