Neil Carter

Neil Andrew Carter is an English musician who has worked in diverse genres throughout his career. Classically trained on the clarinet and piano, he became a professional rock musician at 17 and had his first "mainstream" experience with singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. He subsequently played guitar and keyboard for the hard rock band UFO, guitarist Gary Moore, and Wild Horses. He is credited with co-writing a number of Gary Moore's songs, including the worldwide hit "Empty Rooms".