Barry Andrews
English musician; member of XTC
Born
September 12th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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A singer and keyboard player, significant contributions made to the music scene. Member of the band XTC from 1977 to 1982, contributing to their distinctive sound. Participated in the creation of influential albums, including 'Skylarking' and 'Black Sea'. After leaving XTC, continued to work on various projects, including musical collaborations and solo efforts.
Played keyboard for XTC
Contributed to albums 'Skylarking' and 'Black Sea'
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