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| Who Are They? All are somehow connect with the band. You may have heard their name pop up and wondered who they were. |
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| Albini, Steve |
| He produced Bush second album Razorblade Suitcase, which Bush too a lot of slack for. Not because Albini was crap, but because Albini also had produced a Nirvana album (‘In Utero’). It just made it too easy for the press to assimulate. Steve himself has also been in a band or two, Big Black and Shellac. As far as Razorblade Suitcase goes, it was quite ironic that the only track Albini didn’t like and didn’t think had potential went on to be the biggest hit of the album, ‘Swallowed’. www.myspace.com/albinimusic (steve albini) |
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| Bacon, Francis |
| An English painter, who died in the mid 80’s, has been noted many times as being Gavin’s favorite artist. Gavin has said that he wishes he could write songs like the way that Bacon paints a painting. Gavin’s favorite of the Bacon painting would be ‘The Screaming Pope’, which Bush went on to name a leg of their tour after. Currently though, his favorite might have changed. In addition Gavin does own a number of Bacon painting. If you watch the Mtv Cribs he points out a few. (fancis bacon) |
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| Black, Peter |
| A photgrapher and friend of Gavin. Pete has known Gavin since 1974 and even took the photos of Midnight that they would use for their singles and promotions. Bush even let him come along on a couple of tours with them and photograph the experience. Pete used this material to release two books, Sixteen Stone Tour Book and 8 frames per second. His other works, aside from Bush, include shooting fashion, interiors, and pub gigs. (peter black) |
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| Bone (Guy Johnson) |
| Bush’s tour bus driver turned head of security. He’s driven buses since the late 70’s and prior to that he was a hockey player. It was written that he played professional hockey for the St. Louis Blues, but I couldn’t find his name on their offical players list. He’s a nice guy when he chooses to be, but he can come up with some pretty off the wall comments. He even inspired a Bush song, ‘Bonedriven’. Read out exclusive interview with Bone & see some funny Bone quotes. (guy johnson) |
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| Chope, Sarah |
| Dave’s girlfriend (possibly wife now) since 1994. She was a freelance accoutant who lived in Notting Hill, the same area of London as Dave. Back in 2000, Sarah and Dave became proud parents of their first child, Eden, born on June 9. They also had a second child in the summer of 2002. (sarah chope) |
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| Dorrel, Dave |
| Dorrell was Bush’s manager while they were with Trauma Records, but they fired him when they switched to Altantic. Things weren’t going well with Trauma and they weren’t going well with Dorrell also. Dorrell played a part at marketing Bush to Trauma and getting them signed. He is probably more well noted for being in the band MARRS who put out the single 'Pump Up The Volume'. (dave dorrel) |
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| Duncan, Ross |
| Evans, Glynis |
| Gervasi, Sasha |
| Ginsberg, Allen |
| Jed The Fish |
| Kahane, Rob |
| Langer, Clive & Alan Winstanley |
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| Lewis, Jasmine |
| Lowery, Ian |
| Marilyn (Mazza) |
| Meekins, Dale |
| Pulsford, Jan |
| Rupert & Julie |
| Sardy, Dave |
| Stefani, Gwen |
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| Winston |
| He joined the Bush crew part way through Bush’s tour in 1995 as their tour manager. He’s one of the few that is still with the band today. He’s basically in charge of eventhing as far as the tour goes. Where the band stays, keeping tabs on stalkers & nuts, telling Gavin not to jump into the audience (which he does anyways), the guest list and much more. He did not tour with the band on this last 2nd leg of their Golden State US tour because he went on vacation for 4 months. (ross duncan) |
| Robin’s former girlfriend (don’t think they ever married) and mother of his child Ruby Rose (born in 1996). The two had been together since 1986 and met while working together. Her family own the ice crem business that Robin worked for. (glynis evans) |
| One of the original drummers for Bush (then known as Future Primitive). He left because of personal problems and was replaced by Amir, then Kevin Rooney (ex-King Blank memeber), next was Spencer Cobrin, and finally Robin joined. Geez, could any more people have tried out. (sasha gervasi) |
| Well noted writer/poet, more eclectic really, part of the Beat generation. One of Gavin’s inspirations. In 'Little Things' there's and indirect referernce to his work. Also, Gavin mumbles a little line of his poetry in "Machinehead'...(the best minds line). (allen ginsberg) |
| This is the guy or shall I call him 'The Man' who got Bush's album to take off. He was the DJ at KROQ in LA that agreed to play this new unknown band on his morning show. The demo took off like mad, requests left and right. Up until now Trauma wouldn't release Bush's album, they didn't think it had any singles. But once they saw the demand, Bush were up and running. So if it weren't for Jed, Bush would probably be painting a bridge in London right now. |
| One of the managers at Trauma records. Help to finally get Sixteen Stone distributed. (rob kahane) |
| One of UK’s legendary production teams who helped produce Bush’s album all the way through to The Science of Things. They also produced Marilyn’s first album in 1983. Small world. (clive langer & alan winstanley) www.myspace.com/clivelanger |
| Gavin’s ex-girlfriend, he dated her for five years. She broke up with him while the Sixteen Stone Tour was still under way. He just wasn’t around enough for her and their schedules conflicted. Being a model, she was sent all over the place and for Gavin bring in a band, he was also sent all over the place. It jsut wasn’t working. But at least she can say there are a couple songs written about her, ‘Glycerine’ & ‘X-girlfriend’. Today, she is still a model and probably kicking herself for dumping Gavin. (jasmine lewis) Myspace |
| Former lead signer of King Blank, then when on to perform with The Screaming Blue Messiahs, which he is more noted for. According to Nigel, he has pasted away since then. (ian lowery) |
| An early 80’s gender bender Britpop singer. There’s no denying that Gavin has interacted and may have been friends with Marilyn in the early to mid-80’s, but what’s come out of Boy George’s mouth is a different story. Boy George has claimed that Gavin actually dated this individual, but Boy George says a lot of things to draw attention to himself. There are some picture floating around of Gavin with Marilyn, nothing racey though, just modelling shots. But don’t bring this subject up over at the Bush Forum, cause you’ll hit a nerve with Gavin (and he’ll most likely delete your thread). www.myspace.com/mazda62 |
| Guitar technician for Bush, who has been with the band since they first started touring. He even filled in for after Gavin was injured in Brazil. Gavin hurt his hand so bad that Dale had to finish up that set by playing the guitar. He got a play the next few dates until Gavin could play again. Now adays, he might be a guitar tech, or he might be a tour manager... depending on the circumstances. He had this to tell me: ‘They were going to name the album Bush, when they were Future Primitive they were gonna call the album Bush, that is. But they changed their name to Bush and named the album Sixteen Stone.” (click for photos, scroll down) (dale meekins) |
| Jan, short for Janet, is Nigel’s sister and currently resides Tennessee . In the early 80's Jan was a background vocalist for the Thompson Twins. Jan has co-written and produced music for Cyndi Lauper as well as a number of folk artists. She helped with the release of Nigel's solo album 'Heavenly Toast on the Paradise Road." She release work under her production company 'Madame La Pulse Production'. www.myspace.com/athenablue |
| A special note was made at the end of the credits for these two. Reason being, they had pasted away the previous year in a tragic boating accident along the Thames. Supposedly Gavin was invited to go with them, but declined. |
| Producer of Bush’s latest album Golden State. Dave has been known to produre records for acts with more of a hardcore sound. Acts like Marilyn Mason, Orange9mm & Helmet. The last two being bands that new guitarist Chris Taynor derived from. (dave sardy) |
| Gavin's girlfriend of 6 years, turned wife in 2002. Lead singer of No Doubt. www.myspace.com/gwenstefani (gwen stefani) |
| Gavin’s best friend & loyal dog, Hungarian sheepdog, a.k.a. a Puli. He befriended him in 1989, when he found the dog neglected, abandoned and abused. His birthday is on March 4, 1989 this is just when Gavin found him. Gavin has stated that he’s insured the dog for well over 3 million pounds, because it doesn't cost that much to do so. If you listen carefully you’ll spot Winston howling in a few songs, ‘x-girlfriend’ & 'personal holloway'. He is pictured on the inside cover of the Sixteen Stone album. Winston pasted away in 2004. Winston Photo Album |
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| Norland, David |
| Ex-member of the infamous band 'Midnight'. Yes, 'Midnight'. After his short stint in Gavin worst nightmare of a band... he disappeared. Well not for long. In 1999, he resurfaced as part of a electronica duo called 'Solar Twins'. In which he was signed to Maverick Records (that's Madonna's label). The debut album received rave reviews... and not one article I've read has mentioned Gavin or 'Midnight'. So lucky him. www.davidnorland.com & www.myspace.com/davidnorland (david norland) |