Jimmy Copley

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JIMMY COPLEYJIMMY HAS PERFORMED LIVE AND RECORDED WITH:Jeff Beck, Toni Iommi, Glen Hughes, Seal, Magnum, Manfred Man’s Earthband, Tears For Fears, GO West, Paul Rogers, Graham Parker, The Pretenders, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, M3 Classic Whitesnake, Paul Young, Upp, Roy Gaines (Texas Blues Legend), Char.Born in London in 1953, Jimmy started playing drums at the age of 5 years old, accompanying his Mother’s (Nina) Jazz piano at parties. Jimmy turned professional joining the band ‘Spreadeagle’ who had just signed to Charisma Records and performed live, opening for various headlining acts such as ‘Genesis’, ‘Lindisfarne’ and ‘Audience’. Jim recorded the Spreadeagle album ‘The Piece of Paper, produced by Kinks and Who producer: Shel Talmy.Later on, Jimmy formed the band ‘UPP’ with Andy Clarke and Stephen Amazing and whilst rehearsing with UPP at Leslie Copley’s ‘Underhill Studios’ Jeff Beck heard them and immediately took them into ‘Escape Studios’ and recorded the debut album for CBS Records entitled ‘UPP’ which Jeff beck not only played on but also produced. UPP toured Europe and the UK with Beck, Bogart & Appice and in 1976 went on to record a second album entitled ‘This Way UPP’ produced by Hall & Oates producer ‘Chris Bond’ which also featured Jeff beck and Tom Scott on sax. During the summer of 1976 Jimmy toured the USA with Jeff Beck. Turning to session work for much of the 80’s & 90’s, Jimmy worked with many renown artists such as Graham Parker, Ian Gillan, Paul Young, Killing Joke and in 1987 Jimmy joined GO West and recorded and toured extensively with them including a USA tour as special guests for Tina Turner. In 1989 Jimmy was invited to join ‘Tears for Fears’ for their massive ‘Seeds of Love’ world tour. After this Jimmy teamed back up with close friend Jeff beck to record for the Jimi Hendrix tribute album ‘Manic Depression’ which also featured ‘Seal’ and Pino Pallidino on bass, this work achieved a Gold album in the USA.Jimmy later worked with the ‘Pretenders’ and recorded the album: ‘Last of the Independents’ as well as recording two albums with Curt Smith (Tears for Fears), Jimmy then recorded an album for songwriter ‘Martin Page’. During 1988 Jimmy teamed up with Japanese guitar legend ‘Char’ for recording and touring and in 1991 with Char formed the band ‘Psychadelix’ which also featured close friend and former GO West band member Jaz Lochrie on bass and recorded four albums. First album ‘Psychadelix’ ‘‘Psychadelix two’ ‘Stand’ and ‘Smoky’. During 1995 Jimmy joined the ‘Paul Rogers Band’ also featuring Jaz Lochrie and Paul Whitehall, touring the world and recording three albums ‘Now’, Electric’ and ‘The Lorelley tapes live’In 1996 Jimmy performed live with Char for his ‘twentieth anniversary’ which also featured Herbie Hancock bassist ‘Paul Jackson’. Jimmy then co-wrote and produced the ‘Sacred Hills’ album with Char in his hometown of Bath During 2000 Jimmy has been working with Black Sabbath Legend Toni Iommi recording tracks for his solo album entitled ‘Iommi’ featuring Henry Rollins on vocals. Jimmy continued to work, write, record and perform with Char from 2001, 2002, and 2003.During 2003 former Whtiesnake guitarist ‘Bernie Marsden’ invited Jimmy to join and form the band ‘M3’ also featuring former Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray and Magnum’s keyboard player Mark Stanway and Vocalist Stefan Berggren. Jimmy has toured with M3 extensively as well as recorded live albums and DVD’s. In 2004 Jimmy recorded with Iommi again and bassist/vocalist Glen Hughes for the album ‘The Dep Sessions’.During this period Jimmy also recorded Bernie Marsden’s solo album ‘Stacks’. During 2005 Jimmy was invited to join Magnum and continues to be with Magnum to date. Jimmy has also recorded the Magnum DVD ‘Livin the Dream’ which was live at the Astoria in London and has recently finished recorded Magnum’s latest album and DVD entitled ‘Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow’ due for release in March 2007 with a major tour to follow in April 2007. During this time Jimmy has also performed with Manfred Mann’s Earthband.Jimmy is putting the finishes to his first Solo Album which features a multitude of talent from artists including Jeff Beck, Pino Palladino, Peter Cox, Micky Moody, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Dino Bapiste, Ian Jennings, Paul Spong, Chris White, Mark Stanway, Mo Birch, Char, Paul Jackson, Sussane Loeser, Steve Evans. Scheduled for release during the summer of 2007.On Wednesday 14th February Jimmy performed live once again with close friend and guitar legend Jeff Beck and Ian Jennings (Big town Playboys Bassist) as a surprise guest of Robert Plant and The Honeydrippers charity show at a sell out JB’s in Dudley.Here is a short poor quality clip of Jeff Beck, Jimmy Copley and Ian Jennings performing at JB's found on YOU TUBE. Source unknown..... Also there is an old video of me playing drums with UPP and Jeff Beck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSLSK6P_C90