Joe Wakeford

UPDATE: Joe Wakeford's solo EP 'Flight Of Fancy' is now available worldwide throughout the iTunes store network (click here).
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introduction
Originally from Guildford (Surrey, England), musician and producer Joe Wakeford graduated from the UK's Academy of Contemporary Music in 1998 with Honours in drumming. His love of all musical styles is a constant journey with new boundaries to be pushed around every corner. He is highly regarded for his musical sensitivity and is a sought after producer and session player. Producing music for film and theatre as well as jingle packages for BBC Radio he is dedicated to music and it's creation. working associations include
Boyzone , Herbie Flowers (David Bowie, Elton John and Lou Reed), Arnold McCuller (James Taylor and Phil Collins), Skunk Anansie ( Mark Richardson and Ace), Republica (Pete Riley), BeeGees , Alvin Stardust , Jeremy Healy (Haysi Fantayzee), BBC Radio , BBC Television , The Naturals , Willie Logan , Leapy Lee and Mel G
MyGen Profile Generatorin my own words
I am first and foremost a musician. I have been playing drums since the age of ten but feel it's an ongoing education that always has new boundaries to be pushed. I'm also a guitarist and pianist producing music commercially from studios near London, UK and in Prague, Czech Republic, where I happily live. How I came to play with certain artists and musicians can be traced back to recognising or having an instinct for opportunities when they have been in front of me. So many artists have been hugely influential to my approach as an instrumentalist. What I have learnt from them is incalculable. We've played on many albums for various artists around Europe and beyond. Some successful, some not. All of them worth it. The most significant thing I have learnt is the importance or quest for growth as a musician. This is why I still regard myself as a student of music... my fascination for different genres and disciplines never wavers. I am very happy with my life and my musical journey continues. If you've a project you'd like me to be involved with whether playing an instrument or producing, do not hesitate to email me, click here