Mike Wedgwood

Mike Wedgwood (born 19 May 1950 in

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) is an English bassist and singer. He is related to the

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family of pottery fame. Wedgwood joined The Overlanders in 1968 following their biggest

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song, " Michelle", and remained with them until 1971. Following a stint with Arthur's Mother from 1971 to 1972, he joined Curved Air in 1972,Curved Air History Page
and played on their third album ''

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''. When the band split, he remained with

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and helped form the new version of the band. They recorded the album '' Air Cut'' (and four tracks that would be released in 1990 on '' Lovechild'') before breaking up again in 1973. After playing in

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's backing band on

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's Yellow Brick Road tour in England, and recording Elton's song "Hard Luck Story", he joined Caravan,Caravan History
in 1974 and remained with them until 1976, playing on the albums ''

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'' (released by Decca in 2002, which was actually his playing debut with Caravan), '' Cunning Stunts'' and ''

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''. He worked with

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from 1993 to 1995. Wedgwood now lives in

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, and is gigging solo, and with the Wedgwood Band, The Skriver Bjarnesen Blues Band, Stan Urban, and many others. He owns and runs Wedgwood Studio in

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* 1950 births Living people People from Derby English bass guitarists English male guitarists Male bass guitarists Caravan (band) members Curved Air members Canterbury scene People educated at Salisbury Cathedral School {{England-musician-stub