TIM RENWICK sessions

This is the list of the sessions I know Tim Renwick appears... I've classified them into several categories:
SESSIONS WITH FORMER/CURRENT BANDMATES

David Bowie Four members of Junior's Eyes appear in Space Oddity: Mick Wayne (guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar, flute, recorder), Honk (bass, nickname for John Lodge), and John Cambridge (drums). The album also features Keith Christmas (guitar), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Herbie Flowers (bass), Terry Cox (drums), Paul Buckmaster (cello and arrangements), Tony Visconti (producer, also playing bass and flute). A very good album, it includes the superb title track, plus some of my favourites, such as 'The wild eyed boy from freecloud'. The album was originally called David Bowie in the UK, and Man of words, man of music in the States, but it was reissued worldwide in November 1972 under the name Space oddity (and deleting one short track!).

The CD reissue contains three bonus tracks. One of them includes Tim Renwick. 'Conversation piece' was the B-side of 'Prettiest star' single issued on March 1970, and recorded by:

Additional musicians appearing in the other bonus tracks are Mick Ronson, Tony Visconti and Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey.

The man who sold the world was Bowie's next album. For this one, he had assembled a band with the much missed Mick Ronson (guitar), Tony Visconti (bass), Ralph Mace (keyboards), Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey (drums). But I include it here, because the reissue from Rykodisc includes 4 bonus tracks. And one of these bonus, 'Lightning frightening', is a song taken from some sessions in 1970, with this lineup: David Bowie (vocals, guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar), Tony Visconti (bass) and John Cambridge (drums). Some other musicians featured in the bonus tracks are Herbie Flowers (bass) and Trevor Bolder (bass).

Sound + vision is a 4CD boxset, including 3 musical CDs, plus 1 video disk. It's basically a compilation, but it contains many rare or unreleased tracks.


Al Stewart Al Stewart is a great composer and singer, always with superb musicians.


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Orange includes collaborations by Brinsley Schwarz (guitar), Tim Walker (guitar), Bob Andrews (keyboards), Brian Odgers (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Roger Pope (drums), Graham Hunt (drums), and the complete Quiver lineup: Tim Renwick (guitar), Cal Batchelor (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). Hey, it includes a song called 'The news of Spain'!


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Past, present and future features: the late Isaac Guillory (guitar), B.J. Cole (steel guitar), Dave Swarbrick (mandolin, from Fairport Convention), Brian Odgers (bass), Francis Monkman (keyboards), Tim Hinkley (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Bob Sargeant (keyboards), Roger Taylor (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion), and most of Quiver band: Tim Renwick (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards) and John 'Willie' Wilson (drums).


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Modern times is a superb album, featuring Tim Renwick (guitar), Isaac Guillory (guitar), Dave Ellis (guitar), Stuart Cowell (guitar), Simon Nicol (guitar), George Ford (bass), Peter Moss (bass), Neil Lancaster (vocals), Graham Smith (harmonica), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Peter Wood (keyboards), Tony Carr (percussion), Gerry Conway (drums), Barry De Souza (drums). I love the songs 'Sirens of Titan' and 'Carol'.


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Year of the cat contains his best known song, as well as some great hits, such as 'On the border'. This album had a huge success in Spain. Guests include Tim Renwick (guitar), Al's long time bandmate Peter White (guitar), George Ford (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards), Phil Kenzie (sax), Stuart Elliott (drums), Graham Smith (harmonica), David Pack (vocals), John G. Perry (vocals), Tony Rivers (vocals). Produced by Alan Parsons.


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Time passages, also produced by Alan Parsons, has many musicians featured: Tim Renwick (guitar), Peter White (guitar), Mark Goldenberg (guitar), Al Perkins (steel guitar), Robin Lamble (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards), Peter Robinson (keyboards), Pete Solley (keyboards), Phil Kenzie (sax), Stuart Elliott (drums), the late Jeff Porcaro (drums), with arrangements by Andrew Powell, and backing vocals from the members of Ambrosia: David Pack and Joe Puerta.

Last days of the century includes Peter White (guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar, he plays the solos in 'Antarctica' and 'License to steal'), Steve Farris (guitar, years later in the last incarnation of Whitesnake with Denny Carmassi), Steve Recker (guitar), Peter Wood (keyboards), Kim Bullard (keyboards), Tim Landers (bass), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Steve Chapman (drums, also Al's manager), Lee R. Thornburg (trumpet), Robin Lamble, the now famous Tori Amos & Carroll Sue Hill (backing vocals). There is a track only available on the CD format: 'Helen and Cassandra'. 

Ace I've been speaking about this band along all the pages devoted to Tim Renwick. This was the band with Tex Comer and Paul Carrack.

Time for another was recorded by lineup #3: Alan 'Bam' King (guitar, vocals), Phil Harris (guitar, vocals), Paul Carrack (keyboards, vocals), Terry 'Tex' Comer (bass, vocals), Fran Byrne (drums). With help from Tim Renwick (guitar), and Rusty Young (steel guitar, from Poco).

No strings was recorded by lineup #4: Alan 'Bam' King (guitar, vocals), John Woodhead (guitar, vocals), Paul Carrack (keyboards, vocals), Terry 'Tex' Comer (bass, vocals), Fran Byrne (drums). With help from Tim Renwick (guitar) and some horn players: Steve Madaio (trumpet), Bobby Keys, Trevor Lawrence (trombone), Jim Price.


Elton John

I love this album, although many people think it's not among Elton best works. When I first heard 'It ain't gonna be easy', I fell in love with the lead guitarist, who turned out to be ... Tim Renwick! Other favourites of mine: 'Part-time love', 'Shine on through' and 'Return to paradise'.

Other musicians in the album A single man: Davey Johnstone (one guitar solo), B.J. Cole (pedal steel guitar), Clive Franks (bass), Herbie Flowers (bass), Steve Holly (drums, from Wings), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Ray Cooper (percussion), Chris Thompson (backing vocals), Stevie Lange (backing vocals), Gary Osborne (backing vocals, and lyricist), Paul Buckmaster (arrangements). There aren't any musician credits for the 5 bonus included.


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In 1983, it was released a double single. One of the four songs, 'Dreamboat', was co-written by Elton John, Gary Osborne & Tim Renwick. No musicians list available until now. Finally, after several years, this song has appeared as a bonus track for the Too low for zero album remaster. So, please note, Tim doesn't appear in this album, but it contains the bonus track with him.

Gary Brooker
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No more fear of flying was the first solo album by Procol Harum leader, Gary Brooker. It includes guest appearances by Tim Renwick (guitar), B.J. Cole (steel guitar), Bruce Lynch (bass), Dave Mattacks (drums), as well as horns by Gonzalez (including Chris Mercer) and backing vocals by Stephanie De Sykes, Claire Torry, Richard Myhill and Dave Reilly. It includes a rendition of lovely song by Murray Head, 'Say it ain't so, Joe'. Tim co-writes a song, 'Give me something to remember you by'.


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Lead me to the water is Gary's 2nd solo album, and it includes collaborations from Tim Renwick (guitar), George Harrison (guitar), Peter Maunu (guitar), Chris Solberg (bass, from Santana), Mel Collins (sax), Phil Aaberg (keyboards), Phil Collins (drums), Steve Holly (drums), Scott Matthews (drums), and the complete Eric Clapton Band: Eric Clapton (guitar), Albert Lee (guitar), Dave Markee (bass), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Henry Spinetti (drums).

Echoes in the night features Tim Renwick (guitar), Eric Clapton (guitar), Rory Gallagher (guitar), Robert Ahwai (guitar, he was in Hummingbird with Bob Tench), Phil Palmer (guitar), Dave Bronze (bass, a very solid player), John Giblin (bass), Ray Cooper (percussion), Matthew Fisher (keyboards), Jaime Talbot (sax), Henry Spinetti (drums), and the incredible B.J. Wilson (drums).


Paul Carrack Fantastic singer and keyboardist, he played with Tim in Mike + The Mechanics, as we've read before.

Nightbird was his first solo album, featuring Tim Renwick (guitar), Winston Delandro (guitar), Kuma Harada (bass), Alan 'Bam' King (backing vocals, ex-Ace), Martin Drover (trumpet), Malcolm Griffiths (trombone), Guy Barker, Richard Bailey (drums), Andy Newmark (drums), Jeff Seopardie (drums), Noel McCalla (backing vocals), and from Kokomo: Neil Hubbard (guitar), Alan Spenner (bass), Mel Collins (sax) and Dyan Birch (vocals). It was recorded during January and February 1980.

Blue views includes collaborations by Tim Renwick (guitar), Neil Hubbard (guitar), Robbie McIntosh (guitar), Mitch Dalton (guitar), Pino Palladino (bass), Keith Wilkinson (bass), Rod Argent (keyboards), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Louis Jardine (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Andy Newmark (drums), and backing vocals by Katie Kissoon, Tessa Niles. Co-produced with fellow Peter Van Hooke. It contains a new version of his big hit (written while he still was in Ace), 'How long'. This album was a big hit here in Spain!

Beautiful world was recorded with this stable lineup:

plus guest appearances by Mark Feltham (harmonica solo in the song 'Satisfied'), and backing vocals by Beverly Skeete, Claudia Fontaine, Tommy Blaize and Paul 'Tubbs' Williamson. A beatiful album, it contains some great guitar work by Tim, especially in the song 'It goes without saying'. The album was produced by Gary Wallis and Toby Chapman. The liner notes say special thanks to Peter Van Hooke. 
Matthew Fisher
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He was the organist in Procol Harum. He has a very interesting career, and he'll have someday his own page in my Olympus. This comeback album (his first album was from 1973) has lots of great musicians in it. From my Olympus: Tim Renwick, Mick Grabham, Jim Dewar, Dave Mattacks, Mo Foster (bass), Henry Spinetti (drums). Plus: Paul Westwood (bass), Steve Bingham, Pete Zorn, John Verity & Rod Argent (backing vocals), Barry DeSouza (drums). Co-produced by Matthew and Chris White (former member of The Zombies, with Rod Argent). 


Maggie Reilly Tim and Maggie toured together with Mike Oldfield. Since then, Tim has appeared in every solo album by Maggie.

Echoes features Tim Renwick (guitar), Peter Weihe (guitar), Stefan Zauner (keyboards), Armand Volker (programming), Stuart Mackillop (programming), and the great Curt Cress (drums).

Midnight sun is a beatiful album, recorded with almost the same musicians: Tim Renwick (guitar), Peter Weihe (guitar), Nils Tuxen (guitar), Kristian Schultze (keyboards), Stuart Mackillop (keyboards), Curt Cress (drums).

Elena includes backing by: Tim Renwick (guitar), Alan Darby (guitar, ex-Asia, lately he was in Eric Clapton Band), Neil Hubbard (guitar), Hugh Burns (guitar), Peter John Vettesse (keyboards, ex-Jethro Tull), Stuart Mackillop (keyboards), John Giblin (bass), François Garni (bass), Steve Sidwell (trumpet), Mark Brzezicki (drums), Graham Broad (drums), Steve Alexander (drums), Neil Conte (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Louis Jardim (percussion), and backing vocals by the Kokomo guys: Frank Collins, Dian Birch and Paddy McHugh.


Mike Oldfield Having toured with Mike Oldfield, Tim appears in this compilation that includes several live tracks. The list of musicians include: Tim Renwick (guitar, bass), Rick Fenn (guitar, bass), Phil Spalding (bass), Graeme Pleeth (keyboards), Tim Cross (keyboards), Mickey Simmonds (keyboards), Simon House (violin), Simon Phillips (drums), Pierre Moerlen (drums), Morris Pert (drums), Mike Frye (drums), and vocals by Maggie Reilly, Barry Palmer, and Roger Chapman.

I need to include more info. Check if he appears in QE2 (1980) and Five Miles Out (1982). 


Iain Sutherland Here we have Tim playing again with his old bandmates: Iain Sutherland (guitar, vocals), Gavin Sutherland (backing vocals, percussion), Tim Renwick (guitar), Dave Pegg (bass), Dave McGarry (keyboards), the late Dick Morrissey (sax) and Dave Mattacks (drums). 
Blue Pearl This is a project by vocalist Durga McBroom (from Pink Floyd live band), and Youth (ex-bassist from Killing Joke). They released a self-titled album, with Tim Renwick, David Gilmour, Guy Pratt, Rick Wright, Gary Wallis (all from Pink Floyd), plus Gary Barnacle (sax), Simon Law (keyboards). They had a hit with the song 'Naked in the rain'. 

Pink Floyd After having toured several years with them, he was called again to appear in their last studio album (for now). Basically, it consists in the same live band, plus some guests, such as Sam Brown (vocals), Dick Parry (sax), or Michael Kamen (orchestra). Produced by Bob Ezrin.
Mike + The Mechanics

This album includes these collaborations: Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Piggot (keyboards), Phil Todd (sax), Martin Ditcham (percussion), Pino Palladino (bass), and Ian Wherry (keyboards). 


Joshua Kadison Joshua Kadison is a pianist and singer. This is his 1st solo album, where he is very well backed by many famous names: Rod Argent (keyboards and producer), Tim Renwick, Clem Clempson (guitar), Gary Wright (from Spooky Tooth), Tim Pierce, John Giblin, Paul Jones, Frank Ricotti, Peter Van Hooke, etc.  

Paul Young This album has collaborations by Tim Renwick (guitar), Neil Hubbard (guitar), Mark Goldenberg (guitar), Dean Parks (guitar), Reggie Young (guitar, a great country musician), Billy Preston (keyboards), Adrian Lee (keyboards, bass), Benmont Tench (guitar, from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Larry Knetchel (keyboards), Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Martin Page (keyboards), Bob Thiele (keyboards), Jim Cox (keyboards), Robbie Buchanan (keyboards), Pino Palladino (bass), James 'Hutch' Hutchinson (bass), Davey Faragher (bass), Mark Isham (trumpet), The Memphis Horns, Lenny Castro (percussion), Jeff Porcaro (drums), Ed Greene (drums), Peter Van Hooke (drums), Don Was (producer). 

Rick Wright This is the third solo album by Pink Floyd keyboardist, Rick Wright. Some great musicians in it: Tim Renwick (guitar), Dominic Miller (guitar, from Sting band), Steve Bolton (guitar), Pino Palladino (bass), Manu Katche (drums, from Peter Gabriel band), plus Sinead O'Connor singing on two tracks. Co-produced and written between Rick and Anthony Moore (from Slap Happy). 

Celine Dion I need to include more info
OTHER SESSIONS


Magna Carta
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They are a great band. At that time, the lineup was: their leader Chris Simpson (guitar, vocals), Lyell Tranter (guitar), and Glen Stuart (vocals). Backing musicians include: Davey Johnstone (guitar, prior to join full time to the band replacing Lyell), Tim Renwick (recorder), Spike Heatley (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), Tony Visconti (bass, producer), Barry Morgan (drums).

Cochise
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This was the 2nd album from this good band. More details about them in my pages about Mick Grabham or Rick Wills. Another contributions in this album: the late Steve Marriott (Small Faces, Humble Pie) and Caleb Quaye. 

Shirley Collins and The Albion Country Band She's a famous British folk artist, she sometimes releases albums with her sister Dolly Collins. In this album, she experimented and turned for her first time into electric music with the assistance of Tim Renwick (guitar on 2 tracks: 'Murder of Maria Marten' and 'The white hare'), Lol Coxhill (sax), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Roger Powell (drums; both Whiteman and Powell were from the band Mighty Baby, the precedent for the band Ace), Maddy Prior (vocals, from Steeleye Span), Royston Wood (vocals), and from Fairport Convention: Simon Nicol (guitar), Richard Thompson (guitar), Dave Mattacks (drums). 
Paul Kent Again, no info. Musicians in this album: Tim Renwick (guitar), Andy Roberts (guitar), Gavin Watson (guitar, bass), Tony Reeves (bass), Ray Warleigh (sax), Roger Powell (drums), Katie Kissoon (backing vocals), and from Fotheringay: Pat Donaldson (bass), Gerry Conway (drums). 
Ian Matthews Great singer, he was a member of Fairport Convention, as well as the leader in Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong. His discography is really long. Now, he's credited as Iain Matthews.

If you saw through my eyes was his first solo album, after the split of Matthews' Southern Comfort. Backing him in this album, some of his bandmates: the complete Fairport Convention lineup with Sandy Denny (vocals), Simon Nicol (guitar), Richard Thompson (guitar), Ashley Hutchings (bass). From Matthews Southern Comfort: Carl Barnwell (guitar), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Gordon Huntley (pedal steel guitar), Andy Leigh (bass) and Ray Duffy (drums). Plus Tim Renwick (guitar), Pete Willsher (guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass), Gerry Conway (drums, from Fotheringay), Tristan Fry (percussion), Poli Palmer (flute, from Eclection, later in Family), Marc Ellington (percussion).

Tigers will survive was his second album. By the time it was released, he had already formed the short-lived Plainsong, with some of the musicians featured here: Andy Roberts (guitar) and Bob Ronga (bass, keyboards). Also in the album: Ray Warleigh (sax), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Timi Donald (drums), and the complete Quiver lineup: Tim Renwick (guitar), Cal Batchelor (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), and John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). 

Marc Ellington No info about him. In this album, we can find Sandy Denny (vocals), Simon Nicol (guitar), Mike Dieghan (guitar), Pat Donaldson (bass), Gerry Conway (drums) and the rhythm section from Matthews' Southern Comfort: Andy Leigh (bass) and Ray Duffy (drums). From Plainsong: Andy Roberts (guitar) and Dave Richards (bass, keyboards). And from Quiver: Tim Renwick (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass) and John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). 
Jonathan Kelly / Humpy Bong He is a British singer with a folk touch.

Twice around the houses features Dave Ball (guitar, from Procol Harum), plus some members of famous folk-rock bands: Jerry Donahue (guitar, ex-Fotheringay, then in Fairport Convention), Rick Kemp (bass, from Steeleye Span), Gerry Conway (drums, from Fotheringay), Donal Lunny, Jim Toomey (drums), and from Quiver: Tim Renwick (guitar), Peter Wood (keyboards).

Wait till they change the backdrop includes Roy Babbington (bass), Mark Griffiths (bass), Barry De Souza (drums), Ray Duffy (drums), and the whole lineup by Sutherland Brothers & Quiver: Iain Sutherland (vocals), Gavin Sutherland (vocals), Tim Renwick (guitar on two tracks, flute on 1 track, and harmony vocals in 1 track), Bruce Thomas (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards), John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). On backing vocals: Thunder Thighs (that is: Casey Synge, Karen Friedman, Dari Lalou and Juanita Franklin). Plus one surprise: Gary Moore uncredited!

Humpy Bong was a band featuring Jonathan Kelly, Tim Staffell (from Smile and Morgan - the latter, with Morgan Fisher), Colin Petersen. Once I read that Tim Renwick played some sessions with them. This should be very early 70s. Has anyone info about it?

Bridget St. John Again, the cream of folk-rock musicians in this album: John Martyn (guitar), Andy Roberts (guitar), Ric Sanders (guitar), the late Gordon Huntley (pedal steel guitar), Rick Kemp (bass), Ian Whiteman (keyboards), Dave Mattacks (drums), Pip Pyle (drums). From Quiver: Tim Renwick (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), John 'Willie' Wilson (drums). The CD reissue from 1995 contains 8 live tracks from a 1972 concert.
Billy Lawrie He appears in some album by Kiki Dee, Maggie Bell ('Suicide sal') and John Lodge. His first solo album contains the appearance of the whole Stone the Crows lineup (Maggie Bell, Les Harvey, Jimmy McCulloch, Steven Thompson, Ronnie Leahy and Colin Allen), plus Lulu, Kim Gardner (bass), Kenny Jones (drums, from Faces), and from Quiver: Tim Renwick (guitar), Bruce Thomas (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards). 

Vigrass and Osborne They were a songwriting duo, Paul Vigrass and Gary Osborne. Gary Osborne wrote some lyrics for Kiki Dee. Gary Osborne started writing songs with Elton John after Elton and Bernie Taupin ceased their collaboration.

As a duo, Vigrass & Osborne recorded a couple of albums in the 70s. This was their second album, recorded with Tim Renwick (guitar), Barry Clarke (guitar), Mark Griffiths (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Peter Morgan (bass), Peter Watkins (bass), Jeff Wayne (keyboards), Peter Wood (keyboards), Alan Hawkshaw (keyboards), Ray Cooper (percussion), Barry De Souza (drums), Doreen Chanter & Irene Chanter, Juanita Franklin, Judith Powell (backing vocals). And the rhythm section from The Faces: Tetsu Yamauchi (bass) and Kenny Jones (drums). 

John Gladwyn John Gladwyn was (still is) a member of Amazing Blondel. He recorded a solo album in 1974, with Tim Renwick (guitar), Noel Skelton, Dave Pegg (bass) and Dave Mattacks (drums). But it was never released, sadly. 
Brian Joseph Friel No idea about who he is, although he recorded several albums in the 70s, with big names. Credits in this album: Tim Renwick (guitar), Andy Roberts (guitar), Arthur Rodman (guitar), Mick Davenport (guitar), Colin Pincott (guitar), DeLisle Harper (bass), Zoot Money (keyboards), Craig Pruess (keyboards), Paul Francis (drums), and Paul Vigrass on vocals. 
Kai Olsson Kai is Nigel Olsson's younger brother. Kai was in the British band Longdancer, who were on Rocket Records (Elton John's label) in 1973/74. Dave Stewart was also in that group and later went to The Tourists and Eurythmics.

His first solo album was called Once in a while. Featuring Tim Renwick (guitar), Mick Grabham (guitar), Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums). 

Michael Chapman Very interesting folk-rock artist. In his first albums, we can find superb, famous musicians. Savage amusement was recorded with Tim Renwick (guitar), Andy Latimer (guitar, from Camel), Rick Kemp (bass), Peter Wood (keyboards), and Keef Hartley (drums). The backing vocals are credited to Mutt and Stevie, so my guess is that he's referrng to Mutt Lange and Stevie Lange. 
Linda Lewis A very good singer, she once was Jim Cregan's wife (Jim Cregan appearing in this album). Musicians in this album: Tim Renwick (guitar), Alun Davies (guitar, he used to play with Cat Stevens), Snowy White (guitar), Jeff Mironov (guitar), Ray Parker (guitar), Lance Quinn (guitar), Derek Austin (keyboards), Bob Babitt (bass), Phil Chen (bass), Willie Weeks (bass), Max Middleton (keyboards), Jean Roussel (keyboards), James Booker (keyboards), Allen Toussaint (keyboards), Steve Gregory (sax, keyboards), Ollie Brown (drums), Richard Bailey (drums), Bobbye Hall (percussion), Peter Hope Evans (harmonica), Annette Peacock (vocals), John G. Perry (vocals), Tony Rivers (vocals), Barry St. John (vocals), Liza Strike (vocals). 
Andy Gibb He was the younger brother of the Bee Gees, now sadly deceased. Tim Renwick appears in all his albums.

Flowing rivers was his first solo album. Recorded during 1976-77, with brother Barry Gibb (vocals), Tim Renwick (guitar), Joe Walsh (guitar), George Terry (guitar), Joey Murcia (guitar), Don Buzzard (steel guitar), Paul Harris (keyboards), Albhy Galuten (keyboards), Harold Cowart (bass), Ron Ziegler (drums), John Sambataro (backing vocals). It's a beautiful album, being my favourite song 'Word and music', followed by 'I just want to be your everything'.

Shadow dancing was a big hit, at least in Spain. Very similar lineup: Barry Gibb (vocals), Tim Renwick (guitar), Don Felder (guitar, from The Eagles), Jock Bartley (guitar, from Firefall), John Sambataro (guitar, vocals), Paul Harris (keyboards), Albhy Galuten (arrangements), Harold Cowart (bass), Ron Ziegler (drums), Joe Lala (percussion).

On After dark (his last album), the list of musicians include the Bee Gees (brothers Barry, Robin & Maurice) and their band (Alan Kendall (guitar), George Terry (guitar), Joey Murcia (guitar), Blue Weaver (keyboards), George Bitzer (keyboards), Harold Cowart (bass), Joe Lala (percussion), Dennis Bryon (drums), plus colleagues Albhy Galuten (keyboards) and Peter Graves (horns)), along with Tim Renwick (guitar), Hugh McCracken (guitar), Michael Brecker (sax), Randy Brecker (trumpet), and Olivia Newton-John on vocals.

Mickey Jupp / Legend British singer and songwriter, Mickey Jupp started his career in The Orioles. He has written songs for Dr. Feelgood, Nick Lowe, Gary Brooker, Elkie Brooks, The Searchers and Roger Chapman, among others. Around 1969, he formed the band Legend, until 1972. In 1978, it was released a Legend compilation, credited to his name, including some solo tracks, featuring Tim Renwick (Tim played in a single from 1977, produced by Pete Solley). Important guests: Tim Renwick (guitar), Micky Moody (guitar), Jimmy Jewell (sax), Colin Gibson (bass), Glen LeFleur (percussion), Henry Spinetti (drums), and many members from Procol Harum (his manager was a former member of the band): Gary Brooker (keyboards), Chris Copping (bass), Pete Solley (keyboards), Robin Trower (guitar), and B.J. Wilson (drums).
Craig Nuttycombe I don't know who he is. In this album, we can find Tim Renwick (guitar), Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar), Bernie Leadon (guitar, from Eagles), Pat Donaldson (bass), Dave Markee (bass), Dave Pegg (bass), Georgie Fame (keyboards), Tony Carr (percussion), Dick Morrissey (keyboards), Henry Spinetti (drums), Dave Mattacks (drums), Peter Hope Evans (harmonica), and from Gonzalez: Bud Beadle (sax), Steve Gregory (sax), and Malcolm Griffiths (trombone). 

Jim Rafferty He is Gerry Rafferty's brother (from Stealers Wheel fame). Lots of great musicians in this album, apart from Jim & Gerry: Madeline Bell (vocals), Kay Garner (vocals), Gerry Rafferty (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar), Laurence Juber (guitar, from Wings), B.J. Cole (steel guitar, from Cochise), Gary Taylor (bass), Herbie Flowers (bass), Rod Clements (bass), DeLisle Harper (bass), Rab Noakes (bass), Brian Odgers (bass), Francis Monkman (keyboards), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Don Airey (keyboards), Chris Mercer (sax), Mel Collins (sax), Graham Preskett (violin, keyboards), Pick Withers (drums, from Dire Straits), Dave Mattacks (drums), Barry Morgan (drums), Henry Spinetti (drums) and Peter Van Hooke (drums). 
Cliff Richard
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He's the famous British singer, who was associated with The Shadows for many years. In this album, he's backed by some of The Shadows members (Brian Bennett on drums and Alan Jones on bass), plus Tim Renwick (guitar), Terry Britten (guitar), Alan Parker (guitar), Duncan Mackay (keyboards), Graham Todd (keyboards), Alan Tarney (bass), Trevor Spencer (drums), John G. Perry (vocals), Stuart Calver (vocals), Tony Rivers (vocals). 

The Zombies

Sometime around the 70s, The Zombies recorded a new version of their hit 'She's not there'. But as their guitarist, Paul Atkinson, wasn't available, they called Tim Renwick for the recording (along with Colin Blunstone (vocals), Rod Argent (keyboards), Chris White (bass), Hugh Grundy (drums)). I don't know if they recorded more tracks. 'She's not there' finally appeared in a Canadian compilation album, called Cruisin' 1964.

Frankie Miller
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Very good vocalist, he always had superb live bands. This album features Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Simpson (guitar, mandolin, accordion), Ed Deane (guitar), Terry Britten (guitar), Ron Aspery (sax), Dave Wintour (bass), Chris Hall (keyboards), Chris Slade (drums), Barrie Guard (percussion), Linda Taylor (vocals), and from Ace: Terry 'Tex' Comer (bass), Paul Carrack (keyboards, backing vocals), Fran Byrne (drums). Arrangements by Frankie Miller and David Mackay. Orchestra conducted by Barrie Guard. It contains several versions; for example, Bob Marley's 'Is this love', or John Hiatt's 'If I can love somebody'. The album was released in the States under another title: A perfect fit.

The CD release includes one bonus track: 'Something about you'.

Sally Oldfield She's Mike Oldfield sister, and owner of a fantastic voice. This album features Tim Renwick (guitar), Nico Ramsden (guitar), Tim Cross (keyboards), Herbie Flowers (bass), Alan James (bass), Mel Collins (sax), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), Stuart Elliott (drums), Graham Jarvis (drums), Pierre Moerlen (drums, from Gong, he also toured with Mike Oldfield), Morris Pert (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion). 
Gilbert O'Sullivan
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I love his voice. This album from 1980 includes the big hit 'What's in a kiss'. 

Lucio Battisti This Italian artist was quite famous in Spain. In this album from 1980, he's backed by the cream of British players: Tim Renwick (guitar), Ray Russell (guitar), Phil Palmer (guitar), Dave Markee (bass), Les Hurdle (bass), John Giblin (bass), Alan Jones (bass), Paul Hart (bass), Mel Collins (sax), Martin Drover (trumpet), Malcolm Griffiths (trombone), Geoff Westley (keyboards), Stuart Elliott (drums), Pete Van Hooke (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Frank Ricotti (percussion). 
Jools Holland This keyboardist, singer, and TV personality, was a member of Squeeze. In this album, he's backed by his band The Millionaires: Pino Palladino (bass), Mike Paice (sax), Martin Deegan (drums), plus help from Tim Renwick (guitar). 
Elkie Brooks
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This  was the first album I bought by this great lady. Great collections of covers: 'Money' (Pink Floyd), 'Don't stop' (Fleetwood Mac), 'Gasoline Alley' (Rod Stewart), 'Nights in white satin' (Moody Blues), etc. With superb players: Tim Renwick (guitar on 2 tracks, 'Our love' and 'Can't go on'), Geoff Whitehorn (guitar), Martin Jenner (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Pete Wingfield (keyboards, also backing vocals here), Duncan Mackay (keyboards), Dave Mattacks (drums), John Lingwood (drums), Graham Jarvis (drums), Duncan Kinnell (drums), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Katie Kissoon & Jimmy Chambers (backing vocals). Album produced by the late Gus Dudgeon. The arrangers for the tracks are Pete Wingfield, Geoff Whitehorn, Duncan Mackay and John Giblin. 

Dionne Warwick I know, I know, I've used the word 'superb' too many times here, but it's always true. Dionne Warwick recorded fantastic hits in the 60s, and her career was revitalized after teaming with the Bee Gees for this album, produced by Barry Gibb, and recorded with many of the usual musicians around the Bee Gees: the superb George Terry (guitar), Albhy Galuten (keyboards), George Bitzer (keyboards), Richard Tee (keyboards), George 'Chocolate' Perry (bass), Dennis Bryon (drums), Joe Lala (percussion), Peter Graves (horns). Tim Renwick was also working for them, so he appears here. I can't stop loving her 'Heartbreaker' song. 
Kenny Rogers Another Barry Gibb production. In fact, all the tracks are written by the Bee Gees. With their usual team: George Terry (guitar), George Bitzer (keyboards), Alhby Galuten (keyboards), Ron Zeigler (drums), and Tim Renwick (guitar), Mitch Holder (guitar), Fred Tackett (guitar). With Dolly Parton guesting on vocals. 

Andrew Powell

The great Andrew Powell is a superb arranger and conductor (also keyboardist), and his name has been usually associated with Alan Parsons. So, he was the best choice for playing this simphonic tribute. Apart from the orchestra, the rock musicians are the usual APP team: the fantastic team Ian Bairnson (guitar), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums), plus Tim Renwick (guitar on 5 tracks), Max Middleton (keyboards), Mike Moran (keyboards), Ron Aspery (sax), Alan Jones (bass), Morris Pert (percussion).

The album has been released on CD, but one of the reissues wore a different title: The Alan Parsons Project played by Andrew Powell. 

Nick Heyward He was the leader in new wave band Haircut One Hundred. After he left the band, he recorded this album with Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Nieve (keyboards, from The Attractions), Brian Gascoigne (keyboards), Pino Palladino (bass), Andy Brown (bass), Dave Mattacks (drums), Morris Pert (percussion), Chris White (sax), Stuart Brooks (trumpet). 
Dana Gillespie English singer and actress, she was born Dana Richenda Antoinette de Winterstein Gillespie!!! She started his singer career in 1969, and David Bowie helped her in 1974.

On Solid romance, she's backed by Tim Renwick (guitar), Peter Arnesen (keyboards), Tim Cross (keyboards), and Julian Diggle (keyboards).

On Where blue begins, she's backed by Tim Renwick (guitar), Ed Deane (guitar), Bob Ross (keyboards), Mike Vernon (percussion, also producer), Charlie Hart, Frank Mead (sax), Pete Wingfield (keyboards). It includes a rendition of a Dr. John song, 'I walk on gilded splinters'.

I've also seen announced an album featuring Dana Gillespie and Steve Lima (under the name Third Man), featuring Tim Renwick (guitar), Ed Deane, and Wolf Harris. It's from June 1998, and the album must be called something like Siva108. I guess it comprises some sort of Indian meditation chants.

China Crisis They were a new wave band who had a very big success in Spain with their precedent album. They followed the style of Steely Dan, and in this album, they were to lucky to have Walter Becker as producer. Also guesting: Tim Renwick (guitar) and Nick Magnus (keyboards, from Steve Hackett band). 
Jimmy Nail In this album, Jimmy Nail is backed by: Tim Renwick (guitar), Geoff Whitehorn (guitar), Rick Parfitt (guitar, from Status Quo), Felix Krish (bass), Jo Burt (bass, he once played in Black Sabbath), Richard Cottle (keyboards), Jeff Daly (horns), Neil Wilkinson (drums), Roger Taylor (drums, from Queen), and backing vocals by Linda Taylor and Tessa Niles, among others. 
Paul McCartney In December 1997, Paul releases a CD single, with 3 tracks. The first one, 'Beautiful night' was taken from the Flaming Pie album, but the other ones aren't included in any album. The 2nd one is called 'Love come tumbling down', recorded in March 1987, with this lineup: Paul McCartney (vocals), Tim Renwick (guitar), Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboards), Charlie Morgan (drums).

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Jennifer Rush This female singer had a huge hit in Spain with one of her songs. In this album, she has the pleasure of being backed by Tim Renwick (guitar), Richie Sambora (guitar, from Bon Jovi), Dann Huff (guitar), Jim Ryan (guitar), Nathan East (bass), Leland Sklar (bass), Harold Faltermeyer (keyboards), Greg Phillinganes (keyboards), Al Greenwood (keyboards), Richie Cottle (bass, keyboards), Graham Broad (drums), Anton Fig (drums), Russ Kunkel (drums), John Robinson (drums), Jimmy Bralower (drums), and backing vocals by Ellen Shipley, Siedah Garrett, Myriam Valle, Jocelyn Brown, Richard Marx, Syreeta Wright, Elton John (!!!). Lots of producers; among them: Desmond Child and Gus Dudgeon. 
Claire Hammill A wonderful singer. In this album, she's backed by Tim Renwick (guitar), the great Brian Willoughby (guitar, from Strawbs), Nick Magnus (keyboards), Tim Cross (keyboards), Martin Ditcham (percussion). 
Rod Argent The cerebrum under The Zombies and Argent. In this solo album, he's backed by his great friend Peter Van Hooke (drums), plus Tim Renwick (guitar). 
Steve Booker I don't know who he is. This album features Tim Renwick (guitar), Steve Simpson (guitar), Neil Taylor (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Matt Irving (accordion), Geoff Dugmore (drums), Martin Ditcham (percussion), and backing vocals by Tessa Niles, Carol Kenyon. 
Chris Thompson This great vocalist someday will have his own page in my Olympus. In this album, produced by Harold Faltermeyer (also playing keyboards), we can find Tim Renwick (guitar), Gary Herbig (sax), Chris White (sax), and backing vocals by Miriam Stockley and Carol Kenyon. Guest vocals by Linda Taylor and the veteran Mavis Staples. As a curiosity, there are some tracks co-written by Procol Harum lyricist, Keith Reid, and one song co-written by keyboard maestro Jean-Jacques Kravetz. 
The Proclaimers They're a funny pop duo (I enjoy their song 'I'm gonna be (500 miles)' a lot) formed by brothers Craig Reid and Charlie Reid. In this album, they have several good players, such as Tim Renwick (guitar), Jerry Donahue (guitar), Pete Wingfield (keyboards, also arranger and producer), prolific percussionist Martin Ditcham, Kevin Wilkinson (drums), Dave Mattacks (drums). 
Chris Youlden
(scan courtesy of Alex Gitlin)
He was Savoy Brown vocalist from 1967 to 1970. In this recent album, produced by Mike Vernon, he plays along with Tim Renwick (guitar), Innes Sibun (guitar), Gary Shaw (guitar), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Bob Ross (keyboards), John Baggot (keyboards), Steve Gregory (sax), B.A. Fox (drums). 

Guitar Orchestra
(scan courtesy of Alex Gitlin)

This project was the brainchild of guitarists Ray Fenwick and Mick Grabham. They recorded a self titled album, Guitar Orchestra, due to be released on 1972, but it remained unreleased until 1997!

It also contains appearances by Tim Renwick (guitar on three tracks) and Nigel Olsson (drums on one song, and vocals in another one). The album is dedicated to the late Dee Murray.
Joe Cocker Joe Cocker has always included great musicians in his albums. In this one, we can find Tim Renwick (guitar), Michael Landau (guitar), Tim Pierce (guitar), Ronnie Johnson (guitar), Dean Parks (guitar), Graham Lyle (guitar), Phil Spalding (bass), Neil Stubenhaus (bass), James 'Hutch' Hutchinson (bass), his long time friend Chris Stainton (keyboards), Steve Piggott (keyboards), Chris Difford & Glenn Tilbrook (from Squeeze), Jamie Talbot (sax), Mark Feltham (harmonica), John Robinson (drums), Geoff Dunn (drums), and the mighty Kenny Aaronoff (drums). Backing vocals by Tessa Niles and others. It includes a cover of Bob Marley's 'Could you be loved'. 
Chris Farlowe
(scan courtesy of Alex Gitlin)

Fantastic singer with a very interesting career (Colosseum, Atomic Rooster, as well as his own bands, etc.). In 1998, Farlowe releases a new album, The voice, produced by his bandmate in Colosseum, Clem Clempson (who also plays guitar). With Elkie Brooks and The Chanter Sisters (Irene and Doreen Chanter) on vocals, Tim Renwick (guitar), Norman Beaker (guitar), Ricky Bird (guitar), John Price (bass), Laurence Cottle (bass), Steve Price (bass), Ronnie Leahy (keyboards), Paul Burgess (drums), Gary Wallis (drums), Lennie Crookes (sax). 

T.V. Smith / Production house

As T.V. Smith:

As Production House: Tim Renwick appears in several albums by T.V. Smith, who was vocalist of punk band The Adverts (along with Tim Cross, who has played in several different projects with Tim Renwick).


(scan courtesy of Alex Gitlin)

Channel 5 was recorded by T.V. Smith (vocals, guitar), Tim Cross (keyboards), Tim Renwick (guitar, bass), with help from Barbara Snow & Anthony Thistlewaite (horns). Co-produced by Smith / Cross / Renwick / Phil Brown (engineer).

It was released a single from the album, with 'War fever / Lies', although the B-side is not included in the album, and it also features Tim Renwick.

March of the giants lineup includes Tim Renwick (guitar), Rick Fenn (guitar), Tim Cross (keyboards, producer), Simon Edwards (bass).
 
Production house is a duo by T.V. Smith and producer Tim Cross. In their single 'Coming round / Woodpecker', they're simply backed by Tim Renwick on guitar and bass.

Mort Shuman This album features Clem Clempson (guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar), Russ Ballard (guitar), Rod Argent (keyboards), Peter Van Hooke (drums). Argent and Van Hooke are the producers of the album. 
COLLECTIVE ALBUMS AND SOUNDTRACKS


Original soundtrack This was the movie directed by Alan Parker, conceived after the Pink Floyd double concept album, and starring Bob Geldof. Tim Renwick played in the sessions. Originally, David Gilmour wanted Tim to play in The Wall tour, but he wasn't available for touring. So, when the soundtrack was scheduled, he called Tim again, now with more success... :) 

Original soundtrack This is a movie directed by genius Terry Gilliam (from Monty Python fame), starring Michael Palin, Jonathan Pryce and Robert De Niro. The soundtrack is credited to Michael Kamen, and Tim Renwick played in the soundtrack. [By the way, percussionist Ray Cooper appears as a cameo in the film] 

Original soundtrack A movie directed by Neil Jordan, starring Michael Caine, Bob Hoskins, with soundtrack credited to Michael Kamen. Tim Renwick played in the score. This movie has more musical connections: George Harrison and Ray Cooper were co-producers, Ringo Starr was a consultant, and keyboardist Zoot Money appears in a cameo. 

VV.AA. This was a benefit concert with many artists: Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard, Status Quo, Tears for Fears (with ), Robert Plant (jamming with Jimmy Page), Genesis, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Elton John, and Pink Floyd, as we've read in the bio page. Hence, Tim Renwick appears in this live album. It was also featured as a live video. 
Cast (Enrico Garzili / David Cullen) This is the cast for this musical work: Michael Ball (vocals), Janet Mooney (vocals), Julian Littman (vocals), Ray Russell (guitar), Tim Renwick (guitar), Paul Keogh (guitar), Andy Pask (bass), Chris Laurence (strings), David Cullen (keyboards), Barbara Thompson (flute), Jon Hiseman (drums), Barry Morgan (drums), Skaila Kanga (harp). 
Original soundtrack Tim Renwick appears in the soundtrack for this lovely movie, directed by Stephen Herek, starring Richard Dreyfuss & L. The soundtrack is also credited to Michael Kamen, and the list of musicians is very interesting: Tim Renwick (guitar), Dominic Miller (guitar), Pino Palladino (bass), Laurence Cottle (bass), Andy Newmark (drum), Jim Keltner (drums).
Related links: From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have: From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:


Musicians mentioned in this page that I have projected to cover in my site someday: And short tributes to:

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