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Colin Towns
English composer · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1948 · age 78
Colin William Towns is an English composer and keyboardist. He was noted for playing in bands formed by ex-Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, and later worked extensively in composing soundtracks for film, television and commercials.
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Christopher Lee Colin wrote Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse (2004)
Mark Strong Colin wrote Captives (1994)
James D'Arcy Colin wrote Guest House Paradiso (1999)
Sean Pertwee Colin wrote Cadfael and Bodyguards
Keeley Hawes Colin wrote The Beggar Bride and Complicity
Jane Horrocks Colin wrote Faeries and Getting It Right
Katrin Sass Colin wrote Nebelwand and Ghost Ship
Keith Allen Colin wrote Captives and Mobile
Martin Clunes Colin wrote Doc Martin
Martin Wuttke Colin wrote Tatort: Frühstück für immer (2014)
Simone Thomalla Colin wrote Tatort: Frühstück für immer (2014)
Axel Milberg Colin wrote Doktor Martin
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About this person
Learning piano as a child, by the age of 13 he was earning money playing at weddings and birthdays in his neighbourhood of the East End of London. He went on to play in numerous dance bands, jazz ensembles and also became a session musician. His main musical passion is jazz and he has made several well-received albums together with his big band, the Mask Orchestra. He has also founded an independent record label, Provocateur.
