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nigel eaton

HURDY GURDY PLAYER

About Me

I started playing Hurdy-Gurdy in 1981 when my dad began making them, (see www.hurdy-gurdy.co.uk) They are the best instruments in the world by the way. I played with Blowzabella from 1985-2004 (see www.blowzabella.com) also 'Whirling Pope Joan' with julie murphy and Ian Luff from 1991-95, (see juliemurphymusic.com), Page and Plant from 1994-6 and with Loreena Mckennitt from 1996-2006. My main recording sessions have been with the above also, The Blue Aeroplanes, Marc Almond, Scott Walker and The Palladian Ensemble. I've played on many film soundtracks including 'The Shipping News' and 'Kingdom of Heaven'. Other albums I made were 'The Duellists' with Cliff Stapleton, Ian Luff and Chris Walshaw, 'Panic at the Cafe' with Andy Cutting, Ian Luff and Tim Panting, 'Ancient Beatbox' with Paul James, Ian Luff and Sheila Chandra and most recently, 'Pandemonium' with Becky Price, Paul, Andy and Pylon King.Page/Plant - Gallows Pole w/Hurdy Gurdy Solo

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Member Since: 5/19/2007
Band Website: bejo.co.uk
Influences: Cliff Stapleton, Sam Palmer, Philippe Laussine, Patrick Bouffard, Michel Pichon, Valentin Clastrier, Claude Flagel, Giles Chabenat and Didier Squiban
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Record Label: Beautiful Jo
Type of Label: Indie