BLUE BISHOPS LINE-UP
Geoff Grange, Simon Burret, Justin Hildreth and Jim Rodford

Geoff Grange: Lead Vocals; Guitar; Harmonica

Geoff has worked with many international artists. His previous band, 'Sons of Heroes', was managed and produced by ‘Bill Wyman’, and during his tenure with the ‘Bishops’ Geoff has worked as along term collaborator on harmonica and vocals with Bill’s Band, ‘The Rhythm Kings’, appearing on several of his albums. Other famous names he has been associated with include; ‘Andy Fairweather-Lowe’, ‘Nicky Hopkins’ and ‘Mike Sanchez’.

Jim Rodford: Bass Guitar; Vocals

Jim has enjoyed an amazing career starting in the mid 50’s to early 60’s, he played with local skiffle/rock’n’roll band ‘The Bluetones’. Through the 60’s he played with ‘The Mike Cotton Sound’, (Jazz r’n’b & Soul). Into the 70’s with ‘Argent’ until 1976, then ‘Phoenix’ till 1978. Late 70’s, 80’s and 990’s ‘The Kinks’, 1999 till 2004, ‘Animals & Friends’ (with original members John Steel, Hilton Valentine and Dave Rowberry). At the same time (1999) till the present day ‘Colin Bluntstone Rod Argent Band’, now using the name ‘Zombies’, again (Colin the original lead singer, Rod the original keyboard player/hit songwriter). Since last year, joined ‘The Swinging Blue Jeans’, with original leader/lead singer Ray Ennis, still going strong. In between and over the years, 3/4 years with ‘Lonnie Donnegan’, two tours with ‘Barbara Dickson’, and many gigs with ‘Mick Abrahams’, ‘Mike Berry & The Outlaws’, and others. Jim is a very welcome addition to the ‘Blue Bishops’ and we feel confident he will have a lot to bring to the table.

Justin Hildreth: Drums; Percussion

Justin is a world travelled performer with a career that spans many famous artists and many different drum disciplines. His track record speaks for itself, and includes working with such luminaries as ‘Joan Armatrading’, ‘Thomas Dolby’, ‘Nina Hagen’, ‘Lene Lovich’, ‘Blancmange’, ‘M, Roogalator’, the list goes on.

Simon Burrett: Lead Guitar; Slide Guitar; Vocals

Simon has been a figure on the London Rock scene for many years. A founder member of the Blue Bishops he started his career making singles with ex-Blue Horizon session man ‘Vaughan Rees’ [Chicken Shack, Tony Macphee, Duster Bennet, Jo Ann Kelly sessions...]. After charting in Europe he went on to play the UK pub rock circuit when it was at its 70s peak, with a number of his own bands, teaming up at various times with a different members of the 60s and 70s cult band 'Principal Edwards Magic Theatre', Nick Pallet, Geoff Nicholls and [now Al Stewart's keyboard and guitar collaborator for many years] Pete White. Simon continues to write and produce music for TV and radio soundtracks and has recently guested on ‘Jethro Tull’ guitarist, ‘Martin Barre's’ latest solo album; ‘Stage Left’.

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