Andy Mackay
Andrew "Andy" Mackay (born 23 July 1946) is an English multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founding member (playing oboe and saxophone) of the art rock group Roxy Music.
In addition, he has taught music and provided scores for television, while his CV as a session musician encompasses some of the most noteworthy and recognisable names in the music business.
Life and career
Mackay was born in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, and grew up in central London, attending Westminster City Grammar School. A classically trained woodwind player, he studied music and English literature at Reading University. While at university, he played with a band called The Nova Express and, together with future Roxy Music publicist Simon Puxley, formed part of a performance art group called Sunshine. He also struck up a friendship with Winchester art student Brian Eno.
In January 1971, Mackay became a member of the art rock band Roxy Music (formed November 1970) after answering a Melody Maker advertisement placed by singer Bryan Ferry; he soon brought Eno into the group to handle "Synthesiser and Tapes". Prior to signing with EG Management, Mackay taught music full-time at Holland Park School to support himself. Initially, guitarist David O'List (from The Nice) was part of the group, but he was replaced by Phil Manzanera in February 1972, just as the band's first album was about to be recorded. Drummer Paul Thompson completed the band.
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- In Search of Eddie Riff released: 1974
In Search of Eddie Riff
Released 1974- Wild Weekend
- End of the World
- Walking the Whippet
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
- An Die Musik
- Time Regained
- The Hour Before Dawn
- Pyramid of Night
- Long and Winding Road
- Ride of the Valkyries
- Summer Sun
- A Four Legged Friend
- Ride of the Valkries (live rehearsal)
- The Hour Before Dawn (live rehearsal)
- Walking the Whippet (live rehearsal)
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Heart Attack
by: Andy McCoyWe always seem to argue
that ain't no good
look what it's doing to me
Ya we were heading for a glory
got such a dirty story
hope that no one finds out
and I was fighting my way
to the center of your heart
Ya Ya it's a Heartattack Baby
Heartattack Baby no one
gives a shit
Wanna score some Heartattack Baby
It'll knock you of your feet
It'll kick out all your teeth
Now your like some pussy galore
Get away from my door
Look at the shape that I'm in
Ya we were such a pretty couple
Always into trouble with our
substance abuse
and I was fighting my way
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