Nick Magnus
Nick Magnus (born 1 February 1955 in Emsworth, Hampshire, England) is a British keyboard player, songwriter, composer, arranger, engineer and producer. He is from the progressive school of keyboard players, mostly associated with instrumental and rock music. In 1978-1989 he played, extensively toured and recorded with ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, and his flutist brother John Hackett. He was a vital member of Steve Hackett band appearing, in total, on six Hackett studio albums released on Charisma Records and Lamborghini Records in 1979-1984. Magnus' contribution was especially considerable on the 1981 album Cured, which he co-produced, and on which he co-wrote with Hackett one song "Funny Feeling", and also programmed the famous Linn LM-1 drum machine.
Nick Magnus studied piano from years 6-15, cathedral organ from 15-18, self-taught thereafter. He started his professional musical career in early 1976 with the symphonic rock band, The Enid. Then he spent two years with the progressive rock group Autumn.
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- Children of Another God released: 2010
- Inhaling Green released: 1999
- Hexameron released:
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Peaches On A Tree
by: Nick MacKenzieYou always keep a young girl warm
You have to hear what I say
son.
You have to be as nice as can be
'cause that's the only right way
son.
That's what my father used to teach me.
Never let another story reach me.
You can't grow peaches on a tree
Meant for cherries
you will see
And so forever it will be.
Soft and tender as I say
son.
You do the things in a perfect way
son.
You can't grow peaches on a tree
Meant for cherries
you will see
And so forever it will be.
na . . .
You always keep a smiling face
Don't try to do it so in space
son.
Please try her nicely to embrace
'cause that's the only right base
son.
That's what my father used to teach me . .
Sure all those things you have to face
'cause that's the only right base
son.