Draft:Andy Craig (musician)

Andy Craig
Craig in 1972
Craig in 1972
Background information
GenresRock, classical
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Cello
Years active1971–1972
LabelsHarvest

Andy Craig is an English former cellist who played in the band Electric Light Orchestra.[1] He played with the band from 1971 until 1972.

Career

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Electric Light Orchestra

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Craig joined the Electric Light Orchestra in October of 1971 and played in their first concert in the Greyhound, Croydon.[2][3] He quit alongside several other ELO musicians such as Roy Wood, Hugh McDowell, and Bill Hunt during the ELO 1 tour in 1972,[4] with Craig leaving after the Italian tour.[5] Despite leaving around the same time, Craig did not join their band Wizzard,[6] with him instead quiting music business overall.[7] After his departure, Craig was replaced by Colin Walker.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Electric Light Orchestra". audio-music dot info.
  2. ^ "Andy Craig History". 10538 Overture. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  3. ^ Delve, Barry (2022-08-04). Electric Light Orchestra on Track. Sonicbond Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78952-224-2.
  4. ^ "ELO through the years: How the Electric Light Orchestra has changed over time". Greatest Hits Radio.
  5. ^ "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Electric Light Orchestra - The Electric Light Orchestra Tour". www.jefflynnesongs.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 913. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
  7. ^ Lesterpublished, Paul (2016-04-01). "Electric Light Orchestra: Where Are The Former Members Now?". louder. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  8. ^ Strong, Martin (1996). The Wee Rock Discography. Canongate. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-86241-621-8.