Shaun Baxter

SHAUN BAXTER - BAND LEADER 1992 Formed Shaun Baxter Band and gigged extensively in London. Headlining at venues such as the Jazz Cafe and the Orange. 1993 Recorded (also wrote, arranged and produced) debut album Jazz Metal. 1994 Signed worldwide deal with Zok Records. Jazz Metal was made album of the month and received five stars from many domestic and international magazines. As an indication of his popularity (and certainly not of his talent), in 1996, Shaun was voted runner-up as Best New Guitarist by the readers of Total Guitar magazine (coming second only to Noel Gallagher of Oasis). As an artist, Shaun is currently endorsed by Marshall Amplification, Fender Guitars, Patrick Eggle Guitars and Picato Strings. He has done several clinics up and down the UK for Patrick Eggle Guitars and is one of only five artists to be included in their artist series brochure (along with Brian May of Queen, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Nick Kershaw and UB40). J.J Hucke Guitars are currently designing a Shaun Baxter signature model intended for production some time next year. PAUL ELLIOTT - DRUMS Highly respected in the industry, Paul has performed drum clinics with major international drummers such as Steve Smith, Manu Katche, Richard Bailey and guitarist Frank Gambale. Paul is also a versatile composer and arranger having co-written several tracks on Jazz Metal and has composed his own 90 minute Rock Opera entitled 'Promises'. Paul Elliott is endorsed by Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Promark sticks and is one of only two Yamaha drum clinicians in the UK. TERRY GREGORY - BASS Terry is a very busy session player and his bass playing talents are currently enjoyed by two of Britain's finest guitarists, Martin Taylor and Shaun Baxter. Terry Gregory is endorsed by Aria basses and Picato strings. SIMON HALE - KEYBOARDS Simons playing credits include Seal, Gail Ann Dorsey, Wendy and Lisa, Imagination, Geoffrey Williams, Trevor Horn, Michael Bolton and Mari Wilson. Simon has also done arrangements for Incognito, George Benson, Maysa Leak and Oasis. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.