Dominic Brown (born 14 June 1972) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter who has worked with many popular musicians, including Duran Duran, Elton John, Lionel Richie and

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and the

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, along with many others. Dom Brown Music
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Career

Brown began playing guitar at the age of 14, and by 16 had put together the band Nexus, based in

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. He was soon touring with his father, musician Rob Brown. He has performed solo and in his own bands around the world, as well as serving as a sessions and live backup player for numerous other performers. Brown first appeared with Duran Duran in December 2004 as a stand-in for ill guitarist Andy Taylor, and performed in Taylor's place several more times over the following two years. After Taylor left the band in October 2006, Brown was hired to record guitar parts for their next album, ''

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'' (2007), and perform on the supporting world tour. He also played with the band at the

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and Live Earth London at

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. Brown continues in his role as Duran Duran's guitarist - albeit not as a full member of the band. He co-wrote 13 of the 15 tracks on the band's 2011 album ''

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'' and 4 of the 12 tracks on their 2015 album ''

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''. Brown's solo albums are published by the independent UK

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Remedy Records.

Discography

Solo

* ''Touch The Flames'' (2004) * ''Between The Lines'' (2007) * ''Blue to Brown'' (2013) * ''In My Bones'' (2021)

Duran Duran

* ''

'' (2007) * ''

'' (2011) * ''

'' (2015)

References

External links

DomBrown.com
official website
Dom Brown Music
official Facebook page
Dom Brown on Myspace
official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Dom Living people English pop guitarists English rock guitarists English songwriters Duran Duran members 1972 births