Al Barrow (born 1968, in

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, England) is an English bassist best known as the former member of the hard rock band Magnum. Barrow joined Magnum in 2001 after he was a member of Hard Rain, a group formed by Magnum members, Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin, while activities around Magnum was set on pause. Officially the band ended, but made a comeback in 2001 with their album '' Breath of Life''. Barrow not only plays bass guitar, but also has an interest in design and photography. With his company Generic Designs, he has designed album covers for Magnum and several other artists worldwide. Magnum albums, '' Breath of Life'', '' Brand New Morning'', ''The Visitation'' and ''Evolution Escape from the Shadow Garden Live'' at the Symphony Hall. All had covers designed by Barrow. Before joining Magnum, Barrow performed as a

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, both playing bass and as a backing vocalist. He had his own band, Sahara Darc, and planned to re-record some of the songs he wrote in the 1990s. Barrow is an endorsee for Fender, Line 6, Warwick basses and amplifiers. Alan and his wife emigrated to USA in 2016. They now live in

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. On 25 June 2019, Alan announced his departure from Magnum.

Discography

*Studio albums as part of Hard Rain :*''

When the Good Times Come ''When The Good Times Come'' is the second studio album by British melodic rock band Hard Rain. It was released in 1999 on Eagle Records. Bob Catley has stated that unlike Hard Rain's debut album, ''When The Good Times Come'' was stylisticall ...

'' (1999) *Studio albums as part of Magnum :*'' Breath of Life'' (2002) :*'' Brand New Morning'' (2004) :*''

Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow ''Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow'' is the 14th studio album by the English rock band Magnum. The album was released by SPV in Germany on 23 March 2007, in the rest of Europe on 26 March 2007 and in the USA on 3 April 2007. The album title ...

'' (2007) :*''

Into the Valley of the Moonking ''Into the Valley of the Moonking'' is the 15th studio album by the English rock band Magnum, released on 15 June 2009 by SPV. The album charter number 82 in the United Kingdom, going slightly back compared to the previous album. * Below top ...

'' (2009) :*'' The Visitation'' (2011) :*''

On the 13th Day ''On the 13th Day'' is the 17th studio album from the rock group Magnum (including ''Keeping the Nite Light Burning'' and ignoring ''Evolution''), which was released in September 2012, under the label of Steamhammer Records/SPV. The cover artw ...

'' (2012) :*'' Escape from the Shadow Garden'' (2014) :*''

Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies ''Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies'' is the 19th studio album from the rock group Magnum. The album was released on 26 February 2016. It is the last studio album of original material to feature longtime keyboardist Mark Stanway, who left the band in ...

'' (2016) :*''

Lost on the Road to Eternity ''Lost on the Road to Eternity'' is the 20th studio album from the rock group Magnum. The album was released on 19 January 2018. It is the group's first album to feature Lee Morris on drums and Rick Benton on keyboards. It is also the longest st ...

'' (2017) *Other :*''

Spirit of Man ''Spirit of Man'' is the fifth solo studio album by Bob Catley, released by Frontiers Records in 2006. Track listing # "Heart of Stone" (Dave Thompson, Paul Uttley, Vince O'Regan) — 5:23 # "Moment of Truth" (Dave Thompson, Paul Uttley) — 5 ...

Bob Catley Robert Adrian Catley is an English singer and musician, best known by his stage name as Bob Catley. He is the lead singer of the British rock band Magnum. He is also a solo artist. Biography Early years (1947–1972) Born in Aldershot on ...

'' (2006) :*''

When Empires Burn ''When Empires Burn'' is the fourth solo studio album by Bob Catley, released by Frontiers Records in 2003. Track listing All songs written by Paul Hodson. # "The Torment" — 1:53 # "Children of the Circle" — 5:40 # "Gonna Live Forever" — ...

'' (2003)

References

External links

Magnum HomepageAlbarrowphotography.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Barrow, Al 1968 births Living people English rock bass guitarists Male bass guitarists Musicians from Wolverhampton Magnum (band) members Hard Rain (band) members