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Nick Magnus

key, *1955 GB, Hampshire
Musician / Composer / Songwriter / Arranger / Producer of Rock

Nick Magnus (born 1 February 1955 in Emsworth, Hampshire, England) is a British keyboard player, songwriter, composer, arranger, engineer and producer.He is from the progressive school of keyboard players, mostly associated with instrumental and rock music. In 1978-1989 he played, extensively toured and recorded with ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, and his flutist brother John Hackett.He was a vital member of Steve Hackett band appearing, in total, on six Hackett studio albums released on Charisma Records and Lamborghini Records in 1979-1984. Magnus' contribution was especially considerable on the 1981 album Cured, which he co-produced, and on which he co-wrote with Hackett one song "Funny Feeling", and also programmed the famous Linn LM-1 drum machine.

Instruments

• Keyboards
• Piano
• Backing Vocals
• Vocals
• Synthesizer

Genres

• Rock
• Classical
• Electronic
• Pop
• Folk

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