Les Davidson (guitar)

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BANDS:

BAND	PERIOD	DETAILS
Mama Flyer	[1973]
Pete Atkin Band	[Apr 74-May 74]
The Flying Tigers	[1974-?]
Pete Brown Band		2 albums + 1 compilation
East Of Eden	[1974-1976]	3 albums
Leo Sayer Band		1 album
Jon Anderson Band	[1980]	1 album
Sniff´n´The Tears	[1982-?]	5 albums + 2 compilations
Shakin´ Stevens Band	[Apr 83-May 83]	2 albums + 3 compilations
Shakin´ Stevens Band (again)	[Oct 83-Nov 83]
Shakin´ Stevens Band (again)	[Oct 84-Nov 84]
Pete Townshend Band	[Dec 85] (1 gig)
Joan Armatrading Band
The Hellfire Club	[1989]
Paul Roberts Band	[1992]	1 album
Richard O´Brien Band	[1996]	1 album
Leo Sayer Band (again)	[1998]
Big Chief
Arthur Louis Band	[Feb 04]	2 albums
The Road	[2010]

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BIOGRAPHY:

Fantastic guitarist, he has a long career, having played in many different bands. I haven´t biographical data about Les.

Les Davidson while he was in Sniff´n´The Tears

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MAMA FLYER

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This was Mama Flyer around 1973:

MAMA FLYER #?			1973
Les Davidson guitar	Maurice Adamson bass	John MacNicol trumpet	Andy Munro drums	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Mama Flyer (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (3):	Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Andy Munro

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PETE ATKIN BAND

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During April-May 1974, Pete Atkin used Mama Flyer as his backing band:

PETE ATKIN BAND #?		Apr 74-May 74
Pete Atkin vocals, keyboards	Les Davidson guitar	Maurice Adamson bass	Andy Munro drums

Other info on members of Pete Atkin Band (I know up to 25 members)
Already covered (2):	Mick Grabham, Jeff Seopardie
To be covered (22):	Maurice Adamson, Pete Atkin, Mike Beale, Neil Campbell, Tony Coe, Steve Cooke, Terry Cox, Martin Drew, Ray Fenwick, Andy Fernbach, Harold Fisher, Herbie Flowers, Stan Gorman, Clive James, Alan Jones, Paul Keogh, Dick Levens, Mike Moran, Andy Munro, Roger Odell, Darryl Runswick, Dave Wintour

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THE FLYING TIGERS

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This was the initial lineup of The Flying Tigers, circa 1974 (evolved from Mama Tiger):

THE FLYING TIGERS #1		1974-?
Les Davidson guitar	Maurice Adamson bass	Ian Lynn keyboards	Jeff Allen drums

They were asked by Pete Brown to join him as his backing band, which they did.

Other info on members of The Flying Tigers (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3):	Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Ian Lynn

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PETE BROWN BAND

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This was a different lineup for Pete Brown´s Band, when he got the band The Flying Tigers to play with him, but I don´t know more details about period (my guess is 1974):

PETE BROWN BAND #?			?
Pete Brown vocals, percussion	Les Davidson guitar	Maurice Adamson bass	Ian Lynn keyboards	Jeff Allen drums

Other info on members of Pete Brown Band (I know up to 19 members)
Already covered (2):	Helen Hardy, Jeff Seopardie
To be covered (16):	Bimbo Acock, Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Rietta Austin, Pete Brown, Simon Edgoose, Tim Franks, David Hadley, Laurence Juber, Dill Katz, Pete Lemer, Ian Lynn, Lyn Makinell, Dave Moore, Mo Nazzam, Ray Taff Williams

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EAST OF EDEN

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This is the new lineup for East Of Eden in 1974:

EAST OF EDEN #14		1974-Mar 75
Les Davidson guitar	David Jack bass	Alan Parkes keyboards	Jeff Allen drums

In March 1975, Joe O´Donnell rejoins East Of Eden for a few months:

EAST OF EDEN #15			Mar 75-May 75
Les Davidson guitar	David Jack bass	Alan Parkes keyboards	Joe O´Donnell violin	Jeff Allen drums

New changes for East Of Eden in May 1975:

EAST OF EDEN #16			May 75-Jan 76
Les Davidson guitar	David Jack bass	Peter Filleul keyboards	Don Weller sax	Jeff Allen drums

But in January 1976, Joe O´Donell joins again East Of Eden for the third time, now replacing Don Weller:

EAST OF EDEN #17			Jan 76-1976
Les Davidson guitar	David Jack bass	Peter Filleul keyboards	Joe O´Donnell violin	Jeff Allen drums

This was the last lineup of East Of Eden, parting ways in 1976... until many more years later.

Other info on members of East Of Eden (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (1):	Steve York
To be covered (20):	Tony Addison, Jeff Allen, Brian Appleyard, Dave Arbus, Terry Brace, Geoff Britton, Ron Caines, Dave Dufort, Tony Fennell, Peter Filleul, Martin Fisher, David Jack, Geoff Nicholson, Joe O´Donnell, Alan Parkes, Al Read, Jim Roche, Andy Sneddon, Garth Watt-Roy, Don Weller

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LEO SAYER BAND

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Les Davidson was part of Leo Sayer Band, but can´t find details about the lineups or the time he spent in the band. His first tenure in the band was probably during the late 70s or early 80s. Can someone help me, please?

LEO SAYER BAND #?	?
Leo Sayer vocals	Les Davidson guitar	+ others unknown to me. Help!

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JON ANDERSON BAND

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This is the amazing lineup for Jon Anderson´s New Life Band around 1980:

JON ANDERSON BAND #?							1980
Jon Anderson vocals	Chris Rainbow vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Jo Partridge guitar	John Giblin bass	Ronnie Leahy keyboards	Dick Morrissey † sax	Morris Pert † percussion	Barry De Souza † drums

Other info on members of Jon Anderson Band (I know up to 15 members)
Already covered (4):	Brian Chatton, Barry De Souza, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert
To be covered (10):	Jon Anderson, Stefano Cerri, Clem Clempson, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Dick Morrissey, Chris Rainbow, Federico Ramos, David Sancious, Guy Shiffman

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SNIFF ´N´ THE TEARS

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Finally, in 1982 (or was 1981?), Loz Netto and Mick Dyche leave, and another great player arrives, Les Davidson:

SNIFF´N´THE TEARS #8			1982-?
Paul Roberts vocals, guitar	Les Davidson guitar	Mike Taylor keyboards	Nick South bass	Jamie Lane drums

This was their latest incarnation, and after some time, Paul Roberts starts his solo career.

Other info on members of Sniff´n´The Tears (I know up to 13 members)
Already covered (1):	Nick South
To be covered (11):	Chris Birkin, Clem Clempson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Keith Miller, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Mike Taylor

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SHAKIN' STEVENS BAND

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This was the Shakin´ Stevens Band for the European tour from April 1983 to May 1983:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?								Apr 83-May 83
Shakin´ Stevens vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Roger McKew guitar	Dick Bland bass	Gavin Povey keyboards, accordion	Dick Hanson trumpet	Chris Gower trombone	John ´Irish´ Earle † sax	Ray Beavis sax	Chris Wyles drums

Same lineup for Shakin´ Stevens Band in the British tour during October/November 1983:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?								Oct 83-Nov 83
Shakin´ Stevens vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Roger McKew guitar	Dick Bland bass	Gavin Povey keyboards, accordion	Dick Hanson trumpet	Chris Gower trombone	John ´Irish´ Earle † sax	Ray Beavis sax	Chris Wyles drums

For the European tour from October to November 1984, the Shakin´ Stevens Band was augmented with backing vocalists:

SHAKIN´ STEVENS BAND #?											Oct 84-Nov 84
Shakin´ Stevens vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Roger McKew guitar	Dick Bland bass	Gavin Povey keyboards, accordion	Dick Hanson trumpet	Chris Gower trombone	John ´Irish´ Earle † sax	Ray Beavis sax	Chris Wyles drums	Tony Harding backing vocals	Chris Black backing vocals	Robin Cowlard backing vocals

Other info on members of Shakin´ Stevens Band (I know up to 59 members)
Already covered (3):	John ´Irish´ Earle, Mickey Gee, Dick Hanson
To be covered (55):	Ian Aitken, Keith Attack, Paul Barrett, Ray Beavis, Chris Black, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, Tony Britnell, Stu Calver, George Chick, Mick Clarke, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, James Compton, Robin Cowlard, Paul Dolan, Peter Effamy, Michael Festa, Chris Gower, Tony Harding, Trevor Hawkins, Darrel Higham, Chris Holland, Martyn Hope, Johnny Hopkins,... up to 55 musicians.

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PETE TOWNSHEND CHARITY SHOW

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In December 1985, Pete Townshend played a charity show in London. This was the special lineup:

PETE TOWNSHEND BAND #?							Dec 85
Pete Townshend vocals, guitar	Les Davidson guitar	Steve Barnacle bass	John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick keyboards	Simon Phillips drums	Billy Nicholls backing vocals	Gina Foster backing vocals	Coral Brown backing vocals	+ The Kick Horns horns

Other info on members of Pete Townshend Band (I know up to 37 members)

To be covered (36):

Steve Barnacle, Coral Brown, Mark Brzezicki, John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Tony Butler, Jon Carin, Jackie Chanellor, Chyna, Simon Clarke, Ian Ellis, Andy Fairweather Low, Gina Foster, Simon Gardner, David Gilmour, Peter Hope Evans, Lorenza Johnson, Katie Kissoon, Tracey Langran, Jody Linscott, Roddy Lorimer, Mae McKenna, Chucho Merchan, Billy Nicholls, Pino Palladino, Phil Palmer,... up to 36 musicians.

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JOAN ARMATRADING BAND

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At some point, Les Davidson was part of Joan Armatrading Band:

JOAN ARMATRADING BAND #?		?
Joan Armatrading vocals, guitar	Les Davidson guitar	Chris Wyles drums	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Can someone give me more details, please?

Other info on members of Joan Armatrading Band (I know up to 50 members)
Already covered (1):	Jo Partridge
To be covered (48):	Joan Armatrading, Simon Baisley, Richard Belke, Bill Bodine, Steve Brantley, Paul Burgess, Jon Cole, Gerry Conway, Spencer Cozens, Quitman Dennis, Julian Diggle, Jerry Donahue, Pat Donaldson, Prabjote Dsaiyn, Natalio Faingold, Laura Fairhurst, Mo Foster, Bryan Garofalo, Brian Glascock, Tim Goldsmith, Peter Gordeno, Bryn Haworth, Richie Hayward, Justin Hildreth, Ricky Hirsch,... up to 48 musicians.

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THE HELLFIRE CLUB

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Around 1989, Les Davidson was part of The Hellfire Club:

THE HELLFIRE CLUB #?		1989
Scobie Ryder vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Paul Raven † bass	Les Warner drums

Other info on members of The Hellfire Club (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (1):	Les Warner

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PAUL ROBERTS BAND

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Paul Roberts was the leader in Sniff´n´The Tears. Even before releasing a solo album (No damage done), he toured with this band circa 1992:

PAUL ROBERTS BAND #?			1992
Paul Roberts vocals, guitar	Les Davidson guitar	Jeremy Meek bass	Andy Giddings keyboards	Steve Jackson drums

Other info on members of Paul Roberts Band (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4):	Andy Giddings, Steve Jackson, Jeremy Meek, Paul Roberts

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RICHARD O´BRIEN BAND (THE BLACK ANGELS)

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The musical ´Disgracefully yours´ was performed by Richard O'Brien (from The Rocky Horror Show fame) in 1996. This was the cast of musicians (the band was named The Black Angels):

RICHARD O´BRIEN BAND #?				1996
Richard O´Brien vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Bill Robinson bass	Dave Brown keyboards	Nick Payn sax	Ed Spevock drums

Some of the songs from the show were later played in Richard O'Brien´s album from 1999, Absolute O'Brien, where Spevock plays in two songs. The album was produced by the great Pip Williams, and other musicians featured are: Les Davidson (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Bias Boshell (keyboards), Rob Melvin (keyboards), Andy Brown (bass), Bill Robinson (bass), Nick Payn (sax), Pete Beachill (trumpet), Guy Barker (trumpet), Bob Jenkins (drums), and Sappho Korner on backing vocals.

Other info on members of Richard O´Brien Band (I know up to 6 members)
Already covered (1):	Ed Spevock
To be covered (1):	Nick Payn

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LEO SAYER BAND (again)

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This was the fantastic personnel for Leo Sayer Band around April 1998:

LEO SAYER BAND #?						1998
Leo Sayer vocals	Les Davidson guitar	Melvyn Duffy pedal steel guitar, guitar	Jeremy Meek bass	Peter Stone keyboards	Teena Lyle percussion, vibes, vocals	Steve Jackson drums	Melanie Marshall backing vocals

Other info on members of Leo Sayer Band (I know up to 49 members)
Already covered (2):	Dave Bronze, Theodore Thunder
To be covered (46):	Simon Baisley, Paul Berton, Harry Brus, Mark Brzezicki, Damon Butcher, Steve Chapman, Max Chetwynd, Melvyn Duffy, Geoff Dunn, Alun Eden, Brian Gascoigne, Frank Gibson Jr, Charlie Harrison, Al Hodge, Nicky Hopkins, Nicky Hopkins, Chris Hunt, Steve Jackson, Graham Jarvis, Ronnie Johnson, Mark Kennedy, Bobby Keys, John Kirk, Jim Leverton, John Lingwood,... up to 46 musicians.

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BIG CHIEF

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Les has also played with this band comprised of great, veteran musicians, but I don't have details about the period or lineups. Help, please!

Some of the great names that played here were Tony Reeves, the late Dick Heckstall-Smith, Art Themen, Ray Warleigh, Henry Lowther, Nick Newell, Alan Ross, Django Bates, etc.

BIG CHIEF #?	?
Les Davidson guitar	+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Big Chief (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (2):	Dick Heckstall-Smith, Nick Newell
To be covered (20):	Edward Benstead, Louis Borenius, Geoff Castle, Dave Chambers, John Dillon, Tony Edwards, John Etheridge, Chris Fry, John Fry, Mick Jacques, Barry Langton, Pete Lemer, Henry Lowther, Phil Mead, Gary O´Toole, Adrian Paton, Tony Reeves, Steve Taylor, Art Themen, Ray Warleigh

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MORE...

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In the eighties he started writing music for his own jingle company, Spankin' New Music. He also played in the score for the funny ´Blackadder II´ TV series.

Les has also played in some East West shows, but don´t know which ones.

Last thing where I've seen his name is in the albums or DVDs for Classic Rock company. He also teaches in rock workshops with other great names such as Rob Burns (bass), Mick Parker (keyboards) and Richard Marcangelo (drums).

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ARTHUR LOUIS BAND

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In February 2004, Les Davidson assembles an all-star band with great musicians to back Arthur Louis:

ARTHUR LOUIS BAND #?						Feb 2004
Arthur Louis guitar, vocals	Les Davidson guitar	John McKenzie bass	Peter Stone keyboards	Nick Payn sax	Blair Cunningham drums	Noel McCalla backing vocals	Helen Hardy backing vocals

Other info on members of Arthur Louis Band (I know up to 8 members)
Already covered (1):	Helen Hardy
To be covered (5):	Blair Cunningham, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn, Peter Stone

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THE ROAD

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The Road is a band formed by several veteran musicians from the folk-rock scene:

THE ROAD #?			2010
Kelly Hunter vocals	Les Davidson guitar, mandolin	Neil McArthur guitar	Graeme Taylor guitar, mandolin, banjo	Michael Gregory percussion

Other info on members of The Road (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (2):	Michael Gregory, Graeme Taylor

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AND...

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Les appears in the movie Riff-Raff (1991), directed by Ken Loach, as part of the pub band in some scenes. The musicians appearing there are: Martin Clapson, Les Davidson, Tex Comer, Lou Stonebridge and Jimmy Jewell.

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UNRELEASED PROJECTS:

In 1973, Les Davidson was asked to join a Scottish band that would become Pilot (with David Paton and the late Billy Lyall), but he turned down the offer.

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DISCOGRAPHY: (57 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

ALBUMS AS PRODUCER (1 credit)

• Late flower - Steve Topping (2004)


• Guests: Gary Husband, Richard Marcangelo
• Producer: Les Davidson
• Technical: Ian Cooper

ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (17 credits)

• Here we go again... - East Of Eden (06/1976)


• Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, Peter Filleul, David Jack, Don Weller
• Silver park - East Of Eden (1978)


• Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, David Jack, Don Weller
• Guests: Bimbo Acock, Dill Katz, Ian Lynn, Dave Rose, Theodore Thunder
• Comments: Recorded in 1977.
• It´s the climate - East Of Eden (1978)


• Members: Jeff Allen, Les Davidson, David Jack, Don Weller
• Guests: Bimbo Acock, Dill Katz, Ian Lynn, Dave Rose, Barry St John, Theodore Thunder
• The Missing link - Leo Sayer (1980)


• Members: Les Davidson, John Mealing, Leo Sayer
• Guests: Dill Katz, Billy Livsey, Dave Mattacks, Alan Parker (RIP: Roy Budd)
• Take one! - Shakin´ Stevens (02/1980)


• Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Shakin´ Stevens, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle)
• Guests: Tony Hall, Sid Phillips
• Love action - Sniff´n´The Tears (1981)


• Members: Les Davidson, Jamie Lane, Paul Roberts, Nick South, Mike Taylor
• Guests: Pat Crumly, Rick Fenn, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Mark Williamson
• Technical: Barry Hammond
• Ride blue divide - Sniff´n´The Tears (1982)


• Members: Les Davidson, Jamie Lane, Paul Roberts, Nick South, Mike Taylor
• Guests: Julian Diggle, Martin Drover, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis (RIP: Dick Morrissey, Derek Wadsworth)
• Party in the rain - Pete Brown & Ian Lynn (1983)


• Members: Bimbo Acock, Pete Brown, Les Davidson, Helen Hardy, Dill Katz, Ian Lynn, Jeff Seopardie
• Guests: Steve Glover, Jim Mullen, Jerome Rimson, Phil Ryan, Rob Tait, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers (RIP: Graham Bond, Roger Bunn, Dave Thompson)
• Technical: Tim Young
• Comments: The album was originally recorded in 1976, but released in 1983. CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.
• Retrospective - Sniff´n´The Tears (1983)


• Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
• Guests: Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Rick Fenn, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Noel McCalla, Mark Williamson
• The Bop won´t stop - Shakin´ Stevens (11/1983)


• Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Shakin´ Stevens, Chris Wyles (RIP: John ´Irish´ Earle)
• Producer: Richard Hewson
• City without walls - Paul Roberts (1985)


• Members: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts
• Guests: Guy Barker, Clem Clempson, Pat Crumly, Brent Forbes, Mo Foster, Robin Langridge, Ian Maidman, Noel McCalla, Danny Thompson
• Comments: He was the singer and composer in pop English band Sniff 'n' the Tears.
• No damage done - Sniff´n´The Tears (1992)


• Members: Les Davidson, Andy Giddings, Steve Jackson, Jeremy Meek, Paul Roberts, Luigi Salvoni
• Guests: Robin Langridge, Noel McCalla, Morris Michael, Leo Sayer
• Back from Palookaville - Arthur Louis (1998)


• Members: Les Davidson, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn
• Guests: Michael Bailey, Richard Bailey, Rob Burns, Simon Clarke, Winston Delandro, Andy Hamilton, Sonia Jones, Roddy Lorimer, Robin Lumley, Richard Marcangelo, Tim Sanders, Steve Simpson (RIP: Keith Miller, Don Myrick)
• Absolute O´Brien - Richard O´Brien (02/1999)


• Members: Les Davidson, Nick Payn, Ed Spevock
• Guests: Guy Barker, Pete Beachill, Bias Boshell, Hugh Burns, George Chandler, Paul Clarvis, Bob Jenkins, Zeitia Massiah, Kevin McAlea, Jackie Rawe (RIP: Andy Brown, Sappho Korner)
• Producer: Pip Williams
• Comments: In 1996, Richard O´Brien has his own musical ´Disgracefully yours´. Some of the songs from the show were later played in Richard O'Brien's album from 1999, Absolute O'Brien, where Ed Spevock plays in two songs. The album was produced by the great Pip Williams, and other musicians featured are: Les Davidson (guitar), Hughie Burns (guitar), Kevin McAlea (keyboards), Bias Boshell (keyboards), Rob Melvin (keyboards), Andy Brown (bass), Bill Robinson (bass), Nick Payn (sax), Pete Beachill (trumpet), Guy Barker (trumpet), Bob Jenkins (drums), and Sappho Korner on backing vocals.
• Underground - Sniff´n´The Tears (2001)


• Members: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts
• Guests: Robin Langridge
• Live in Sheffield 1980 - Jon Anderson with The New Life Band (05/2007)


• Members: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, John Giblin, Ronnie Leahy, Jo Partridge, Chris Rainbow (RIP: Barry De Souza, Dick Morrissey, Morris Pert)
• Black cat - Arthur Louis (2009)


• Members: Blair Cunningham, Les Davidson, Noel McCalla, John McKenzie, Nick Payn
• Guests: Michael Bailey, Richard Bailey, Rob Burns, Simon Clarke, Winston Delandro, Andy Hamilton, Randy Hope-Taylor, Sonia Jones, Roddy Lorimer, Robin Lumley, Tim Sanders, Steve Simpson (RIP: Keith Miller, Don Myrick)

COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (6 credits)

• Before singing lessons 1969-1977 - Pete Brown (1987)


• Members: Bimbo Acock, Maurice Adamson, Jeff Allen, Pete Bailey, Brian Breeze, Pete Brown, Les Davidson, Derek Foley, Steve Glover, Helen Hardy, Delisle Harper, Charlie Hart, Dill Katz, George Khan, Ian Lynn, Jim Mullen, Roger ´Butch´ Potter, Phil Ryan, Jeff Seopardie, Chris Spedding, Ed Spevock, Rob Tait, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers, Ray Taff Williams (RIP: Graham Bond, Roger Bunn, Dave Thompson)
• Guests: Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Lyn Dobson, Tom Duffy, Tony Fernandez, Bob Jackson, Alan Mair, Max Middleton, John Mumford, Alan Ross (RIP: Dick Heckstall-Smith)
• Comments: 2LP compilation with many unreleased tracks.
• A Best of - Sniff´n´The Tears (1991)


• Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
• Guests: Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Rick Fenn, Stevie Lange, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Noel McCalla, Mark Williamson
• Producer: Steve Lipson
• Comments: Compilation with 2 unreleased tracks.
• Driver´s seat - The best of Sniff´n´The Tears - Sniff´n´The Tears (01/2000)


• Members: Chris Birkin, Les Davidson, Mick Dyche, Alan Fealdman, Jamie Lane, Loz Netto, Paul Roberts, Paul Robinson, Luigi Salvoni, Nick South, Mike Taylor (RIP: Keith Miller)
• Guests: Richard Bailey, Julian Diggle, Martin Jay, Stevie Lange, Ron Lawrence, Lew Lewis, Mo McCafferty, Annie McCaig, Noel McCalla, Mark Williamson
• Producer: Steve Lipson
• Hits and more! - Shakin´ Stevens (09/2003)


• Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, John Perry, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Shakin´ Stevens, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
• Guests: Rod Argent, John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens, Pete Wingfield
• Producer: John David, Dave Edmunds, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Mike Leander)
• Collectable - Shakin´ Stevens (07/2004)


• Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
• Guests: Rod Argent, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
• Producer: Dave Edmunds (RIP: Mike Leander)
• Comments: Compilation CD + live DVD.
• The Collection - Shakin´ Stevens (04/2005)


• Members: Ray Beavis, Dick Bland, Billy Bremner, B J Cole, Stuart Colman, Les Davidson, Chris Gower, Dick Hanson, Eddie Jones, Albert Lee, Roger McKew, Gavin Povey, Tony Rivers, Shakin´ Stevens, Anthony Thompson, Howard Tibble, Geraint Watkins, Chris Wyles (RIP: Ian Aitken, Stu Calver, Mickey Gee)
• Guests: Rod Argent, Hank Marvin, Frank Ricotti, Paul ´Wix´ Wickens
• Producer: Dave Edmunds, Peter Van Hooke (RIP: Mike Leander)

COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)

• Knights of the blues table - VVAA (05/1997)


• Guests: Robert Ahwai, Skip Alan, Jeff Allen, Miller Anderson, Maggie Bell, Jack Bruce, Mick Clarke, Clem Clempson, Les Davidson, Georgie Fame, Mark Feltham, Dennis Greaves, Peter Green, Kuma Harada, Chris Jagger, Mick Jagger, Bob Jenkins, Paul Jones, Ronnie Leahy, Lou Martin, Phil May, Gerry McAvoy, Tony ´T S´ McPhee, Max Middleton, Malcolm Mortimore, John Povey, James Powell, Duffy Power, Phil Ryan, Big Jim Sullivan, Dick Taylor, Mick Taylor, Henry Thomas, Nigel Watson, Charlie Watts, Neal Wilkinson (RIP: Cyril Davies, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Alexis Korner)
• Producer: Pete Brown
• Technical: Joe Gastwirt

SOUNDTRACKS (1 credit)

• 20 great golden gobs - Spitting Image (1990)


• Guests: John Barclay, Guy Barker, Gary Barnacle, Pete Beachill, Stuart Brooks, Damon Butcher, Jimmy Chambers, Les Davidson, Snake Davis, Stephanie DeSykes, Rick Driscoll, Martin Drover, Lance Ellington, Malcolm Griffiths, Sonia Jones, Carol Kenyon, Stevie Lange, Julian Littman, Martin Loveday, Richard Marcangelo, Tessa Niles, Kevin Powell, George Robertson, Alan Ross, Maggie Ryder, Jeff Seopardie, Steve Shone, Neil Sidwell, Miriam Stockley, Linda Taylor, John Thirkell, Pete Thoms, Phil Todd, Susie Webb, Chris White, Neal Wilkinson, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Dave Early, Carl Wayne)
• Comments: Soundtrack from the great humour program Spitting Image. What a list of players appearing here!

SESSIONS (28 credits)

• Into the 7th dimension - Norma Green (1975)


• Guests: Maurice Adamson, Pete Brown, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Les Davidson, Ian Lynn, Andy Munro (RIP: Doris Troy, Gary Windo)
• Half Brother - Half Brother (1978)


• Guests: Ray Cooper, Les Davidson, Frank Gibson, Colin Green, Paul Hart, Ricky Hitchcock, Alan Jones, Laurence Juber, Billy Kristian, John Mealing, Brian Odgers, Alan Parker, Henry Spinetti
• Nite flights - The Walker Brothers (1978)


• Members: (RIP: John Maus)
• Guests: Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Frank Gibson, Dill Katz, Katie Kissoon, Chris Mercer, Alan Skidmore, Big Jim Sullivan, Peter Van Hooke, Joy Yates (RIP: Morris Pert, Ronnie Ross)
• Producer: Dave MacRae
• Comments: Oh, they were great!! I love this band, his classics like 'The sun ain't gonna shine anymore', 'Make it easy on yourself', 'My ship is coming in', and his fantastic renditions of some other's classics, like 'Love minus zero' (Bob Dylan) and 'Summertime', etc. Scott Walker (born Scott Engel) has a superb voice. This happened in the 60s, but they also recorded new albums, like this one, in the 70s. Recorded in February 1978, with musicians such as Big Jim Sullivan (guitar), Les Davidson (guitar), Chris Mercer (sax), Alan Skidmore (sax), Mo Foster (bass), Morris Pert (percussion), Peter Van Hooke (drums).
• 2 - Jean-Patrick Capdevielle (1980)


• Guests: Bimbo Acock, Bud Beadle, George Chandler, Ray Cooper, Jim Cuomo, Les Davidson, Martin Drover, Kuma Harada, Brian Holloway, Bob Jenkins, Katie Kissoon, John Mealing, Max Middleton, Peter Oxendale, Rick Taylor, Pete Thomas, Joy Yates (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
• Technical: Tim Young
• Mr Money - Zoot Money (1980)


• Members: Zoot Money
• Guests: Les Davidson, Martin Drover, Francis Monkman, Jim Mullen, Paul Robinson, Nick South, Kasim Sulton (RIP: Vicki Brown, Dick Morrissey)
• Producer: Jim Diamond
• Going for the big one - Ronnie Jack (1981)


• Guests: Les Davidson, Kuma Harada, Colin Hodgkinson, Bob Jenkins (RIP: Isaac Guillory)
• Comments: Sorry, I don't know who he is. In this album, he sings and plays keyboards, being backed by: Les 'Bells' Davidson (guitar), Colin Hodgkinson (bass, catalogued as 'bass man'), Nick Straker (keyboards), Graham Pleeth (keyboards), Bob 'Early' Jenkins (drums), plus: Isaac Guillory (guitar), Kuma Harada (bass), and Scotland the Greatest (backing vocals, who will be?). Recorded in London.
• Love blind - Morty & The Racing Cars (1981)


• Guests: Dyan Birch, Andy Clark, Clem Clempson, Frank Collins, Les Davidson, Neil Hubbard, Pete Hurley, Henry McCullough, Paddy McHugh, Zoot Money, Mike Moran, Craig Pruess, Bruce Rowland, Ray Russell, Stan Sulzmann, John ´Pugwash´ Weathers, Dave Wintour (RIP: Barry De Souza, Alan Spenner)
• Infinite fusion - Rajesh (1982)


• Guests: Robert Ahwai, Ranjit Barot, Ray Cooper, Les Davidson, Harold Fisher, Ken Freeman, DeLisle Harper, Zakir Hussain, Francis Monkman, Del Newman, Brian Odgers, Kevin Peek, Simon Phillips, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Gordon Beck, Isaac Guillory)
• Tell the captain / Getting excited (SINGLE) - Copy Cats (1983)


• Guests: Les Davidson, Luis Jardim (RIP: Keith Miller)
• Passe le Rio Grande... - Alain Bashung (1986)


• Members: Vic Emerson (RIP: Alain Bashung)
• Guests: B J Cole, Les Davidson, John Turnbull, Norman Watt-Roy
• Akwaba beach - Mory Kante (1987)


• Guests: Les Davidson, Alex Perdigon
• Physical favours / Silk or stone (SINGLE) - Sharon O´Neill (1987)


• Guests: Peter Beckett, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Ian Cooper
• Ultra moderne solitude - Alain Souchon (06/1988)


• Guests: Hugh Burns, Les Davidson, Mickey Feat, Luis Jardim, Charlie Morgan, Mick Parker, Andy Pask, Linda Taylor, Chris White
• Touma - Mory Kante (1990)


• Guests: Michael Boddicker, Danny Cummings, Les Davidson, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Dan Higgins, Paul Jackson, Mick Parker, Ray Phiri, Bill Reichenbach, Carlos Santana, Larry Williams (RIP: Jeff Porcaro)
• Danced in the fire - Sharon O´Neill (1990)


• Members: Sharon O´Neill
• Guests: Peter Beckett, Tony Buchanan, Joe Creighton, Les Davidson, Jon Farriss, Gordon Neville, Phil Palmer, Mark Williams (RIP: Andy Brown)
• Producer: Alan Mansfield, Peter Walsh
• Technical: Ian Cooper
• Revolution of the heart (SINGLE) - The Chosen Few (1991)


• Guests: Les Davidson
• Positivity (SINGLE) - Positivity (1991)


• Guests: Les Davidson
• Don´t force the river - Jackie Quinn (1991)


• Guests: P P Arnold, Jimmy Chambers, George Chandler, Judy Cheeks, Alan Clark, Simon Clarke, Les Davidson, Snake Davis, Mickey Feat, Paul Franklin, Jimmy Helms, Luis Jardim, Roddy Lorimer, Richard Niles, Phil Palmer, Tim Renwick, Tim Sanders, Beverley Skeete, Gavyn Wright
• Producer: Jamie Lane
• Tropicalism - Nicolas Matar (03/2002)


• Guests: Les Davidson, Helen Hardy, Dai Pritchard, Jeff Walker
• Remixes - Seiji (10/2002)


• Guests: Les Davidson (RIP: Dom Um Romao)
• Souljazz - Bob Jones (2003)


• Guests: Jamie Anderson, Kevin Armstrong, Les Davidson, Sid Gauld, Karl Van Den Bossche, Nikki Yeoh
• Second guess - Reel People (05/2004)


• Guests: Jamie Anderson, Kevin Armstrong, Tim Cansfield, Les Davidson, Helen Hardy, Richard Marcangelo, Dai Pritchard
• Delicious decisions - Pamela Fay (2007)


• Guests: Les Davidson
• Film noir - Karel Fialka (2009)


• Guests: Les Davidson, Robin Langridge, Nick Magnus, Paul Roberts, Mike Taylor
• Seasons of my soul - Rumer (02/2011)


• Members: Richard Marcangelo
• Guests: Matt Backer, Les Davidson, Neil Sidwell, Paul Spong
• Affairs of radio (SINGLE) - Davie Boyle ( - )


• Guests: Les Davidson, Mel Gaynor
• Cryptix - Davie Boyle ( - )


• Guests: Les Davidson, Richard Marcangelo, Hugh McKenna, Mae McKenna, Steve Shone
• Hard work (SINGLE) - Streetbeat UK ( - )


• Members: Richard Marcangelo
• Guests: Simon Clarke, Les Davidson, Mick Parker

COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (2 credits)

• Blues, boogie & bebop - Eddie Cleanhead Vinson (1998)


• Members: (RIP: Eddie Vinson)
• Guests: John Burch, Les Davidson, Stan Greig (RIP: Lennie Bush)
• Technical: John Burns
• Everything under the sun - The Walker Brothers (06/2006)


• Guests: Brian Bennett, B J Cole, Les Davidson, Mo Foster, Tristan Fry, Frank Gibson, Steve Gray, Alan Jones, Chris Karan, Dill Katz, Paul Keogh, Katie Kissoon, Dave MacRae, John Mealing, Chris Mercer, Brian Odgers, Simon Phillips, Alan Skidmore, Big Jim Sullivan, Peter Van Hooke, Joy Yates (RIP: Barry Morgan, Jack Nitzsche, Morris Pert, Shorty Rogers, Ronnie Ross)
• Comments: 5CD boxset with some unreleased tracks.

ALBUMS AS TECHNICIAN (1 credit)

• Live - Pete Brown & The Interoceters (2005)


• Members: Rietta Austin, Pete Brown, Simon Edgoose, David Hadley, Helen Hardy, Dave Moore, Mo Nazzam
• Technical: Les Davidson
• Comments: Recorded live in December 2002, it was released in 2005.
• My opinion: Very nice live album, with good guitar work by Mo Nazzam. Fantastic version of Pete´s old tune ´Thousands on a raft´, it also includes 3 classics from Cream repertoire.

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QUESTIONS:

01. Les has recorded with Roger Knott, but don´t know in which recording(s) he may be featured.

02. I've read Les has recorded with Tina Turner, Jack Bruce, Paul Young, Labi Siffre, Hell Fire Club, Bucks Fizz, Paul Rodgerds, Carmine Appice, Bill Wyman, but don´t know the albums.

03. Did Les play for Pete Atkin again in September 1975 for John Peel sessions?

04. Les also played in some sessions for Holly Hardy, but don't know if the tracks have been ever released. Does anybody know?

05. Am I missing some lineup of East Of Eden with Les Davidson and Dave Arbus together?

06. Was Les a member of the band Half Brother?

07. Has Les played for Gilbert O´Sullivan? Live or studio sessions?

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RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 3


From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

• East Of Eden
• Leo Sayer

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

• Zoot Money

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RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 13
Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Les Davidson, please, also write me with the link.

• Joan Armatrading - Unknown Title
Joan Armatrading on TV. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Joan Armatrading, Les Davidson, Chris Wyles. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• Les Davidson - Instructive Video
(Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Les Davidson.


• Paul Roberts - Railroad To The Sea
Paul Roberts on TV. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts, Chris Wyles. Keyboardist unknown to me.


• Jon Anderson - I Hear You Now
Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.


• Jon Anderson - Some Are Born
Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.


• Jon Anderson - One More Time
Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.


• Jon Anderson - Song Of Seven
Jon Anderson live in 1980. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Jon Anderson, Les Davidson, Barry De Souza, John Giblin, Dick Morrissey, Jo Partridge, Morris Pert. probably Ronnie Leahy and Chris Rainbow. unknown to me.


• Sniff´n´The Tears - The Driving Beat
Sniff´n´The Tears live on TV in October 1981. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Roberts, Nick South. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• Shakin´ Stevens - Josephine
Shakin´ Stevens live in Chile in 1984. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Les Davidson, John ´Irish´ Earle, Dick Hanson, Shakin´ Stevens. Rest of the band unknown to me.


• The Hellfire Club - Heaven Can Wait
Videoclip by the band The Hellfire Club. (Resolution: 480)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Paul Raven, Scobie Ryder, Les Warner.


• The Road - Rivers Invitation
The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.


• The Road - Helena´s Argument
The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.


• The Road - Coo Coo
The Road live in October 2009. (Resolution: 240)
Featuring: Les Davidson, Michael Gregory, Kelly Hunter, Neil McArthur, Graeme Taylor.

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RELATED MUSICIANS:

Les Davidson mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
Paul Roberts (9)
Dennis Weinreich (8)
Dill Katz (7)
Richard Marcangelo (7)
Noel McCalla (7)
Jamie Lane (6)
Keith Miller (6)
Nick South (6)
Mike Taylor (6)
Bimbo Acock (5)

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