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Alan Murphy

British guitarist, session musician (1953-1989) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 35

Alan Murphy was an English rock session guitarist who worked with Kate Bush and Go West. In 1988, he joined the jazz-funk band Level 42 as a full-time band member, and played with them until his death from pneumonia, resulting from AIDS, in 1989.

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He also played lead guitar on select recordings by Mike and the Mechanics, including the hit single "Silent Running ".

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 1989 · aged 35