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john bentley

the man who never was

About Me

In 1979 John joined Squeeze just two weeks before their single 'Cool For Cats' shot into the top 10 - closely followed by the equally successful 'Up The Junction'
Since then John has played on many hit records including Tempted, Pulling Mussels (From A Shell), Another Nail In My Heart, and Labelled With Love. As a session musician John has worked in the studio with many well known people including Elvis Costello, Dave Edmonds, Nick Lowe and Big Jim Sullivan. During his career, John has had the privilege of playing along side many talented and famous artists including Sting, Paul Young & Garth Brooks.
Countless appearances on radio & TV shows include: The Chart Show, MTV, Top of the Pops (1&2) and Crimewatch UK!!
Biggest ever Gig Playing Saturday Night Live' which was broadcast across America to over 40 million homes.
Bestest ever gig! Playing at Madison Square Garden in New York City
Highest Chart Position The Album 'Singles 45's and Under' went to No.1 in the British charts
Proudest Moment Was getting his big upright out for the first time at Crawley Blues Club!!
Currently John is playing with his newly formed band 'The ID.'
OUT NOW! - his new album the man who never was. Buy it now for £10 including free worldwide postage using Paypal.

My Interests

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Member Since: 5/8/2007
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

MIND YOUR HEAD - ROPETACKLE CENTRE GIG TONIGHT

LIMITED TICKETS JOHN BENTLEY & DUNCAN MCKENZIE SHOWCASING NEW BAND 'MIND YOUR HEAD' AT ROPETACKLE ARTS CENTRE - SHOREHAM-BY-SEA FEATURING THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS! PLUS SPECIAL GUEST OPENING THE EVE...
Posted by john bentley on Sat, 03 May 2008 02:02:00 PST

SQUEEZE NEWS

Don't forget to check out the websites for all the UK festivals this year for Glenn, Glenn and The Fluffers, Squeeze and Chris.Glenn and The Fluffers will be touring in October in the UK, dates are on...
Posted by john bentley on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:31:00 PST

SQUEEZE USA TOUR 2008

SQUEEZE USA TOUR DATES ADDED - MORE TO FOLLOW SOON 21st Aug 9:30 Club, Washington, DC22nd Aug Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA25th Aug Warner Theatre, Torrington, CT29th Aug Royal Oak Theatre, Royal Oak,...
Posted by john bentley on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:12:00 PST

MIND YOUR HEAD GIG

MIND YOUR HEAD MUSIC . FILM . MAGIC Sat May 3rd - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-sea 8pm (doors 7pm) £10 - £8 concs John Bentley showcases music from the album 'The Man Who Never Was' with his ne...
Posted by john bentley on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:25:00 PST

"MIND YOUR HEAD" GIG

MIND YOUR HEAD At Ropetackle Shorehams  brand new Arts Centre Sat 3rd May - Music/film/magic "The Man Who Never Was" 8pm doors 7pm (£10 - £8 Concs) Legendary SQUEEZE bass player John Bentley, b...
Posted by john bentley on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:37:00 PST