Twice as Much was a British musical duo, composed of Dave Skinner (born David Ferguson Skinner, 4 July 1946,
London) and Andrew Rose (born Andrew Colin Campbell Rose, 12 March 1946,
Edgware,
Middlesex),
harmony
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singers who
wrote
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much of their own material.
Their only
UK Top 40 success as performers was a
cover of the
Mick Jagger /
Keith Richards composition "
Sittin' on a Fence" (1966).
The Rolling Stones' version of the song, although recorded in December 1965, was not released on a Stones' album in the US until 1967, and not in the UK (where it again emerged as an album track) until 1969. Twice as Much were managed by
Andrew Loog Oldham.
Songs that were composed by the duo were recorded by
Del Shannon,
Chris Farlowe and
P. P. Arnold
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.
In 1972, Skinner joined
Uncle Dog, a
group including vocalist
Carol Grimes.
He penned most of the tracks on their
album, ''Old Hat''. He was also a member of
Clancy
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.
In 1977/8, Skinner toured as the
keyboard player with
Roxy Music.
He also contributed to albums by
Phil Manzanera and
Bryan Ferry.
Discography
Studio albums
*''Own Up'', (1966,
Immediate Records, IMLP 007)
*''That's All'', (1968, Immediate Records, IMLP 013), including one song featuring vocals by
Vashti Bunyan
Singles
*"
Sittin' on a Fence", peaked at No. 25 in the
UK Singles Chart on June 1966 (1966, Immediate Records, IM 033)
*"Step Out of Line", (1966, Immediate Records, IM 036), peaked at No. 53 in the UK
*"True Story", (1966, Immediate Records, IM 039)
*"Is This What I Get for Loving You, Baby?", (1966, Immediate Records, IM23 724)
*"Crystal Ball", (1967, Immediate Records, IMI 504)
Notes
References
External links
Dave Skinner official site
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English male singers
Musical groups established in 1966
Musical groups disestablished in 1968
Immediate Records artists
1966 establishments in England
English pop music duos
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