Nick Graham (musician)

Not to be confused withNicky Graham.

Nick Graham
Background information
Genres	Progressive rock
Occupations	Musician songwriter
Instruments	Vocals bass flute keyboards guitar

Nick Grahamis a British vocalist, songwriter, flautist, pianist and bassist. He was one of the original members of the Englishprogressive rockbandAtomic Roosterfrom 1969 to 1970.He is sometimes mistakenly named as a member ofthe EndandTucky Buzzard,but that was a different musician with a similar name.

Career

Graham foundedAtomic RoosterwithVincent CraneandCarl Palmerin 1969, and appeared on thefirst album.He then joinedSkin Alley,with whom he performed on three albums before leaving in 1974. He then toured withEdwin Starr.

In 1977, Graham formed Alibi, as a songwriting project with drummer Tony Knight, who was replaced byCharlie Morgan.The group recorded an album produced byMuff WinwoodandRhett Davieswhich was never released. It was re-recorded withChris Reaas producer in 1980, and the song "Friends" was a radio hit.

In 1985, Graham performed as part of the Explorers with formerRoxy MusicmembersPhil ManzaneraandAndy Mackay.He subsequently began songwriting for other artists, including theCheap Trickhit single "The Flame"with Bob Mitchell in 1988, as well as" Remember My Name "forHouse of Lords,which reached No. 72 on the Hot 100 in 1990.

He has since performed withDavid Jackson,Jess Roden,theReduced Shakespeare Companyand theJim Capaldi Band.