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Friday 13 January 2012

Martin Jenner (guitar / pedal steel guitar)


BANDS:
BANDPERIODDETAILS
The Phantoms   
The Javelins   
Count Downe & The Zeros [1962-1964]1 album
Peter & The Headlines   
Geoff Reynolds Band   
The Guy Darrell Syndicate [1969]1 album
Deep Feeling [1970-1971]1 album
Shelby [1972] 
Barbara Dickson Band [1976-?]2 albums
Cliff Richard Band [1977-?]6 albums
Barbara Dickson Band (again) [1978-?] 
Cliff Richard Band (again) [1979-?] 
Max Merritt Band [1980] 
Cliff Richard Band (again) [1981] 
The Slobs [1982] 
The Flying Roller Skates [?] 
Everly Brothers [Sep 83]4 albums
Cliff Richard Band (again) [1984-1985] 
No City Limits   

BIOGRAPHY:

Exquisite, fantastic guitarist, also playing pedal steel guitar with great taste, Martin Jenner (or Mart Jenner, as he was widely known) is one of the most underrated guitarist I can think of. A left-handed guitarist, it's very difficult finding biographical data about him.

Martin Jenner (while in Barbara Dickson Band)



THE PHANTOMS


The Phantoms was a band formed in Brighton:

THE PHANTOMS #?
?
Brian Holder
Martin Jenner
guitar
Guy Jenner
guitar
George Sims
bass
Chris Carrington
drums


THE JAVELINS


In the early 60s, brothers Martin and Guy Jenner formed The Javelins:

THE JAVELINS #?
?
Martin Jenner
guitar
Guy Jenner
guitar
Dave Green
guitar
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of The Javelins (I know up to 3 members)
To be covered (1): Dave Green


COUNT DOWNE & THE ZEROS


Around 1962, Martin Jenner and Dave Green join Count Downe & The Zeros.

COUNT DOWNE & THE ZEROS #?
1962-1964
Peter Senior
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Brian Cornwall
guitar
Dave Green
bass
Vic Gillam
sax
Carl Simmons
drums
Peter & The Headlinesê
Peter & The Headlinesê
Peter & The Headlinesê
Peter & The Headlinesê
Peter & The Headlinesê
Peter & The Headlinesê

They released the single ´Hello my angel´ in 1964. But years later, the compilation Hello my angel features that single with 8 unreleased tracks by the band!

There were different lineups, but can´t find proper info. Help, please!

The band finally changed their name to Peter & The Headlines.

Other info on members of Count Downe & The Zeros (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (1): Dave Green


PETER & THE HEADLINES


Peter & The Headlines was an evolution from Count Downe & The Zeros:

PETER & THE HEADLINES #?
?
êCount Downe & The Zeros
êCount Downe & The Zeros
êCount Downe & The Zeros
êCount Downe & The Zeros
êCount Downe & The Zeros
êCount Downe & The Zeros
Peter Senior
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Brian Cornwall
guitar
Dave Green
bass
Vic Gillam
sax
Carl Simmons
drums

Other info on members of Peter & The Headlines (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (1): Dave Green


GEOFF REYNOLDS BAND


In 1967, Martin Jenner joins Geoff Reynolds Band, who turned into Geoff Reynolds Orchestra next year:

GEOFF REYNOLDS BAND #?
?
Geoff Reynolds
Martin Jenner
guitar
Dave Green
bass
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Geoff Reynolds Band (I know up to 3 members)
To be covered (1): Dave Green


THE GUY DARRELL SYNDICATE


Around 1969, Martin Jenner joins The Guy Darrell Syndicate:

THE GUY DARRELL SYNDICATE #?
1969
Guy Darrell
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Dave Green
bass
Ronnie Cockfield
Graham Jarvis
drums
+ others unknown to me. Help!
Deep Feelingê
Deep Feelingê
Deep Feelingê
Deep Feelingê

In 1970, they turned into Deep Feeling.

Other info on members of The Guy Darrell Syndicate (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (2): Dave Green, Graham Jarvis


DEEP FEELING


In 1970, Deep Feeling was formed from the ashes of The Guy Darrell Syndicate:

DEEP FEELING #?
1970-1971
êThe Guy Darrell Syndicate
êThe Guy Darrell Syndicate
êThe Guy Darrell Syndicate
êThe Guy Darrell Syndicate
Guy Darrell
vocals, as John Swail
Martin Jenner
guitar
Dave Green
bass
Derek Elson
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums

They released their self-titled album, Deep Feeling that same year.

I guess there were more lineups of the band, but can´t find info. Any help, please?

Other info on members of Deep Feeling (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (2): Dave Green, Graham Jarvis


SHELBY


Shelby was a band formed by mates Martin Jenner and Dave Green, along with Paul Bennett:

SHELBY #1
1972
Martin Jenner
guitar
Dave Green
vocals, bass
Paul Bennett

They released two singles, before splitting.

Other info on members of Shelby (I know up to 3 members)
To be covered (2): Paul Bennett, Dave Green


BARBARA DICKSON BAND


Martin Jenner and Barbara Dickson


Martin Jenner and Barbara Dickson


Martin Jenner and Barbara Dickson


Around 1976, Martin Jenner is part of Barbara Dickson Band:

BARBARA DICKSON BAND #?
1976
Barbara Dickson
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Pete Zorn
bass
+ others unknown to me. Help!

I need details about the lineups featuring Martin, please!

Barbara Dickson Band with Martin Jenner


Barbara Dickson Band with Martin Jenner


This was the Barbara Dickson Band for her tour from May to June 1977:

BARBARA DICKSON BAND #?
May 77-Jun 77
Barbara Dickson
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Pete Zorn
bass
Jeff Allen
drums
+ keyboardist unknown to me. Help!


CLIFF RICHARD BAND


This was the Cliff Richard Band around 1977:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1977
Cliff Richard
vocals
John Clark
guitar
Martin Jenner
guitar
Alan Park
keyboards
Graham Todd
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals


BARBARA DICKSON BAND (again)


Martin Jenner and Barbara Dickson


Martin Jenner and Barbara Dickson


Around 1978, Martin Jenner is part of Barbara Dickson Band again:

BARBARA DICKSON BAND #?
1978
Barbara Dickson
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Other info on members of Barbara Dickson Band (I know up to 23 members)
Already covered (5): Dave Bronze, Andy Brown, Bob Jenkins, Jeff Seopardie, Jerry Stevenson
To be covered (17): Jeff Allen, Richard Brunton, Rob Burns, Barbara Dickson, Troy Donockley, Neil Drinkwater, Russell Field, Isaac Guillory, Nick Holland, Gordon Huntley, Brad Lang, John Lingwood, Ian Lynn, Andy Nye, Julian Stringle, Gary Twigg, Pete Zorn


CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)


This was another live lineup for Cliff Richard, but don´t know the exact period (help, please!):

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
?
Cliff Richard
vocals
Terry Britten
guitar
Martin Jenner
guitar
George Ford
bass
Graham Todd
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

This was the Cliff Richard Band around August 1979:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1979
Cliff Richard
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Snowy White
guitar
George Ford
bass
Mike Moran
keyboards
Derek Beauchemin
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

They played at the Greenbelt Festival that month, thus appearing in the collective album Greenbelt live!.


MAX MERRITT BAND


This was the live band that Max Merritt assembled for his Australian tour in 1980:

MAX MERRITT BAND #?
1980
Max Merritt
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
Paul Grant
guitar
Phil Lawson
bass
John Williams
keyboards
Stewart Speer
drums

Other info on members of Max Merritt Band (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (1): Stewart Speer


CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)


This was an expanded lineup for the Cliff Richard Band around 1981, named as Thunder:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1981
Cliff Richard
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
John Clark
guitar
Paul Westwood
bass
Alan Park
keyboards
Graham Todd
keyboards
Mike Moran
keyboards
Dave MacRae
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

I have them in a live video called Rock´n´roll juvenile.

This was another lineup for the Cliff Richard Band around 1981:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1981
Cliff Richard
vocals
Martin Jenner
guitar
John Clark
guitar
Alan Park
keyboards
Graham Todd
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

Another expanded lineup for Cliff Richard´s band Thunder in May 1981:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1981
Cliff Richard
vocals
John Clark
guitar
Martin Jenner
guitar
Alan Park
keyboards
Graham Todd
keyboards
John Huckridge
trumpet
Howie Casey
sax
Reg Brooks
trombone
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

I took this one from another video called Rock´n´roll juvenile, different from the other one mentioned above, featuring Phil Everly as guest.


THE SLOBS


Around 1982, we could find Martin Jenner playing with The Slobs:

THE SLOBS #?
1982
Frank Slob
Martin Jenner
guitar
Howie Casey
sax
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Can someone give me more details, please?
Other info on members of The Slobs (I know up to 17 members)
Already covered (1): Dave Caswell
To be covered (8): Tony Ashton, Howie Casey, Pat Davey, Steve Hayes, Ritchie Lund, Sheila McKinley, Steve Smith, Tony Waller


THE FLYING ROLLER SKATES


The Flying Roller Skates was a trio formed by Jon Falcon. This was one of the lineups:

THE FLYING ROLLER SKATES #?
?
Jon Falcon
Martin Jenner
guitar
Mick Phillips
guitar, vocals

I don´t know the period where they played (maybe 1983, or later?).



EVERLY BROTHERS


Albert Lee and Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Albert Lee and Martin Jenner on pedal steel guitar (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Albert Lee and Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Graham Jarvis and Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Graham Jarvis, Mark Griffiths, Martin Jenner, Albert Lee


Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Don Everly, Mark Griffiths, Graham Jarvis, Phil Everly, Albert Lee, Martin Jenner


Everly Brothers Band - from left ro right: Pete Wingfield, Mark Griffiths, Don Everly, Graham Jarvis, Phil Everly, Albert Lee, Martin Jenner


In September 1983, Don and Phil Everly reunited for a live concert at the Royal Albert Hall with a stunning band:

EVERLY BROTHERS #?
Sep 83
êCliff Richard Band
êCliff Richard Band
êCliff Richard Band
Don Everly
vocals, guitar
Phil Everly
vocals, guitar
Albert Lee
guitar
Martin Jenner
guitar, steel guitar
Pete Wingfield
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Cliff Richard Bandê
Cliff Richard Bandê
Cliff Richard Bandê

Fortunately for us fans, the concert was later released under different titles, also on video. A great recording!

After the gig, the Everly Brothers asked the musicians to make a world tour with them, but Griffiths, Jenner and Jarvis didn´t accept, as they belonged to Cliff Richard Band and wanted to stay with him.

Other info on members of Everly Brothers (I know up to 22 members)
Already covered (1): Mark Griffiths
To be covered (12): John Barbata, Lindsey Buckingham, Buddy Emmons, Phil Everly, Jim Gordon, Graham Jarvis, Albert Lee, Larrie Londin, Tony Newman, Waddy Wachtel, Pete Wingfield, Warren Zevon


CLIFF RICHARD BAND (again)


Graham Jarvis and Martin Jenner (while in Cliff Richard Band)


Martin Jenner (while in Cliff Richard Band)


This was the Cliff Richard Band around November 1984:

CLIFF RICHARD BAND #?
1984
Cliff Richard
vocals
John Clark
guitar
Martin Jenner
guitar
Alan Park
keyboards
Dave Cooke
keyboards
Graham Jarvis
drums
Tony Rivers
backing vocals
Stu Calver
backing vocals
John Perry
backing vocals

They released the live video Rock in Australia in 1985.

Cliff Richard parted ways with his live musicians in December 1985, but don´t know the last lineups. Can someone help me, please?
Other info on members of Cliff Richard Band (I know up to 92 members)
Already covered (3): John ´Irish´ Earle, Mark Griffiths, Tim Renwick
To be covered (88): Dave Arch, Anthony Bartlett, Pete Beachill, Derek Beauchemin, Ray Beavis, Nick Beggs, Brian Bennett, Paul Bennett, Terry Britten, Reg Brooks, Stuart Brooks, Steve Butler, Stu Calver, Howie Casey, Clem Cattini, Dave Christopher, Anthony Clark, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Raul D´Oliveira, Phil Dennis, Brigette Du Doit, John Farrar, Pat Farrar, George Ford,... up to 88 musicians.


AND THEN...


Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Martin Jenner (while in The Everly Brothers Band)


Martin Jenner moved to Perth, Australia, and started playing around for several years.


NO CITY LIMITS


This was a band based in Perth, and fronted by Alby Poole:

NO CITY LIMITS #?
?
Alby Poole
Martin Jenner
guitar
+ others unknown to me. Help!

Martin Jenner (while in Barbara Dickson Band)


Martin Jenner (while in Barbara Dickson Band)


Martin sadly passed away on May 7th, 2003 in Perth, Western Australia, after fighting two years against cancer. Any death of a musician is a sad event, but in this case, it's really a tragedy. Check the albums where he appears or videos where he is featured, and you'll enjoy Martin, no doubt.


DISCOGRAPHY: (57 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

OWN ALBUMS (2 credits)
  • Jump into the fire / Circus (SINGLE) - Jenner / Green (10/1973)

  • Country guitar - 20 country instrumental greats - Pete Willsher & Mart Jenner (1979)

    • Members: Pete Willsher (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Guests: George Ford, Cliff Hall, Bob Loveday, Dave Mattacks, Paul Westwood (RIP: Roger Dean)
ALBUMS AS PRODUCER (5 credits)
  • Twist and shout / Queenie rock on (SINGLE) - The Real McCoy (1975)

    • Producer: (RIP: Dave Green, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: I don´t know who they are, but one track is composed (also produced) by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, so I guess they were the performers.
  • Just for you / Calypso for Clark (SINGLE) - Splitz (05/1975)

  • Hard lovin´ / We´ve thrown it all away - Guy Darrell (06/1975)

  • If I ever needed you / If I ever needed you (instrumental) (SINGLE) - Bob And Honey Bee (09/1975)

    • Producer: (RIP: Dave Green, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: I don´t know who they are, but both tracks are composed and produced by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, so I guess they were the performers.
  • Together again / Queenie rock on (SINGLE) - Bob And Honey Bee (1976)

    • Producer: (RIP: Dave Green, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: I don´t know who they are, but both tracks are composed and produced by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, so I guess they were the performers.
ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (15 credits)
  • Hello my angel / Don´t shed a tear (SINGLE) - Count Downe & The Zeros (1964)

  • How are you? / The Turtle tortoise & the hare - Guy Darrell Syndicate (1969)

  • Deep Feeling - Deep Feeling (1971)

  • The 31st of February Street - Cliff Richard (11/1974)

    • Members: John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mo Foster, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Richard, Bruce Welch, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
    • Guests: Mel Collins, Dave Mattacks, Andy Pask, Craig Pruess
  • Answer me - Barbara Dickson (1976)

  • Sweet oasis - Barbara Dickson (1978)

    • Members: Jeff Allen, Barbara Dickson, Ian Lynn, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Guests: Ray Cooper, Paulinho Da Costa, Tim May, Dave Parlato, Tony Rivers (RIP: Gerry Rafferty)
    • Producer: Bones Howe
  • Rock´n´roll juvenile - Cliff Richard (09/1979)

    • Members: Clem Cattini, George Ford, Bryn Haworth, Richard Hewson, Adrian Lee, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers, Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
    • Guests: Madeline Bell, Mel Collins, Lance Dixon, Martin Dobson, Martin Drover, Herbie Flowers, Tristan Fry, Billy Livsey, Chris Mercer
    • Producer: Terry Britten, Bruce Welch
    • Technical: Haydn Bendall
    • Comments: Some CD reissues contain 2 bonus tracks that feature Martin Jenner, George Ford, Clem Cattini and Adrian Lee that didn´t appear in the original album.
  • Now you see me ...now you don´t - Cliff Richard (08/1982)

    • Members: Brian Bennett, Terry Britten, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mo Foster, Mark Griffiths, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
    • Guests: Mel Collins, Paul Hart, Dave Mattacks, Andy Pask, Craig Pruess
  • Silver - Cliff Richard (10/1983)

    • Members: Brian Bennett, Terry Britten, John Clark, Dave Cooke, Mark Griffiths, Alan Jones, Alan Park, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Guests: Mike Batt, Michael Boddicker, Michael Brittain, Tony Carr, Mel Collins, Ray Cooper, Martin Drover, Guy Fletcher, Martyn Ford, Nick Glennie-Smith, Nigel Jenkins, Alan Parker, Craig Pruess, Ray Russell, Gavyn Wright (RIP: Ron Aspery)
    • Producer: Bruce Welch
  • Reunion concert - The Everly Brothers (1984)

    • Members: Phil Everly, Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Technical: John James
    • Comments: LP (and later, CD) edition. There´s also a DVD edition.
  • The Rock connection - Cliff Richard (09/1984)

    • Members: Dave Cooke, Steve Gray, Mark Griffiths, Tony Harding, Alan Park, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers, Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney, Terry Williams (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Guests: Michael Boddicker, Billy Bremner, John David, Phil Everly, Nick Glennie-Smith, Mark Knopfler, Craig Pruess, Stuart Tosh, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Mickey Gee)
    • Comments: Some CD reissues contain 6 bonus tracks.
  • All I have to do is dream / Miss you nights (SINGLE) - Cliff Richard (11/1994)

    • Members: Howie Casey, John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Alan Park, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers (RIP: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Graham Todd)
    • Comments: Single released in 1994. The A-side was recorded live in May 1981 with Phil Everly dueting on vocals, and Howie Casey on sax.
  • Greatest love songs vol 1 - Everly Brothers (1996)

  • A Night at the Royal Albert Hall - The Everly Brothers (08/2002)

  • Reunion concert - The Everly Brothers ( - )

    • Members: Phil Everly, Mark Griffiths, Albert Lee, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: DVD edition. There´s also an LP (and CD) edition.
ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (2 credits)
  • War of love - Sheila Walsh (1983)

    • Guests: Sam Brown, John Clark, Clem Clempson, Mel Collins (RIP: Vicki Brown, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: Craig Pruess, Cliff Richard
    • Comments: Album produced by Cliff Richard (with Craig Pruess), who brought many of his musicians to play here.
  • Guitar ballads - Hank Marvin (03/2004)

    • Members: Mark Griffiths, Hank Marvin
    • Guests: Brian Bennett, Dave Bishop, Alan Hawkshaw, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Lynne, Mike Moran, Cliff Richard, Trevor Spencer (RIP: Martin Jenner)
COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (2 credits)
  • Greenbelt live! - VVAA (1979)

    • Guests: Derek Beauchemin, Fran Byrne, Dave Christopher, Terry ´Tex´ Comer, George Ford, Cliff Hall, Bryn Haworth, Nick Judd, Alan ´Bam´ King, Alex MacDougall, Mike Moran, Graeme Murray, John Perry, Craig Pruess, Tony Rivers, Ray Russell, Snowy White, Dave Wintour (RIP: Stu Calver, Barry De Souza, Dave Green, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: Live album recorded at the Greenbelt Festival during 4 days in August 1979. Featuring tracks by Bryn Haworth (with Tex Comer and Nick Judd), Giantkiller, Lamb, Cliff Richard (with Martin Jenner), Kianos, Garth Hewitt, Vatten, Aleksander John (with Ray Russell and Barry De Souza), Randy Stonehill and Larry Norman.
  • Tell me - Ember beat vol 1 (1962-64) - VVAA (2009)

    • Guests: Mike D´Abo, Vic Flick, Big Jim Sullivan (RIP: Eric Ford, Bobby Graham, Dave Green, Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: Shel Talmy
    • Technical: (RIP: Joe Meek)
    • Comments: Compilation of tracks recorded by the label Ember during 1962 to 1964, featuring: The Sunsets, Carter Lewis & The Southerners, Chad & Jeremy, The John Barry Seven, Count Downe & The Zeros (featuring Martin Jenner), The Washington DC´s, A Band Of Angels, Ray Singer, Marcus Tro, and featuring 2 unreleased takes by The John Barry Seven and Chad & Jeremy.
COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)
  • Hello my angel - Sixties pop volume 3 1963-1964 - VVAA (2010)

    • Guests: Johnny Spence (RIP: Dave Green, Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Bobby Graham)
    • Comments: Compilation of tracks recorded by the label Ember during 1963 and 1964, featuring: Ray Singer, Steve Cassidy, Count Downe & The Zeros (also featuring 8 unreleased tracks by the band), Marcus Tro, Chad & Jeremy, Russ Hamilton, Ray Ellington, Lynn Holland, Sheila & Jenny, The Sunsets.
SESSIONS (28 credits)
  • Masquerade - Dave Cartwright (1976)

    • Guests: Jim Gannon, Tony Jackson, Dave Mattacks, Pete Solley, Gary Taylor, Pete Willsher (RIP: Martin Jenner)
  • Come back romance, all is forgiven - Andy Bown (1977)

    • Members: Andy Bown, Glen LeFleur, John Mealing
    • Guests: Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Chas Cronk, Ray Jackson, Paddy McHugh, Graham Preskett, Chris Rae, Terry Smith, Terry Stannard, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: Tom Allom
  • Make a little love - Izhar Cohen and Alpha Beta (1978)

    • Guests: John Dean, Colin Frechter, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner)
  • Roy Hill - Roy Hill (1978)

    • Members: Bimbo Acock, Roy Hill
    • Guests: Ray Cooper, Billy Livsey, Dave Markee, Dave Mattacks, Tim Renwick, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
  • Don´t do it for love - David McWilliams (1978)

    • Members: (RIP: David McWilliams)
    • Guests: John Dean, Colin Frechter, Tristan Fry, Colin Green, Laurence Juber, Paul Keogh, Bruce Lynch, Dave Mattacks, Chris Rae, Frank Ricotti, Claire Torry, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Johnny Van Derrick)
    • Producer: (RIP: Bob Barratt)
    • Technical: Keith Grant
  • Restless - Rab Noakes (1978)

    • Members: Rab Noakes
    • Guests: Jeff Allen, Roger Brown, Richard Brunton, Mel Collins, Barbara Dickson, Ricky Fataar, Sue Lynch, John G Perry, Barry St John, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Gerry Rafferty)
    • Producer: (RIP: Terry Melcher)
  • Looking over my shoulder - Chris Rainbow (1978)

    • Members: Chris Rainbow
    • Guests: Pete Baron, Clive Chaman, Pat Donaldson, Mo Foster, Chris Karan, Dave Lawson, Dave Markee, Simon Phillips, Henry Spinetti, Dave Wintour, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Andrew Steele)
  • Hello I love you! - Alex (1979)

    • Guests: Colin Frechter, Dave Mattacks, Paul Westwood, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner)
  • Worldwide party - Max Berlins (1979)

    • Guests: Roy Babbington, Madeline Bell, Simon Bell, George Chandler, Alan Jones, Chris Karan, Paul Keogh, Keith Nelson, Alan Parker, Kevin Peek, Chris Pyne, Chris Rae, Ray Swinfield (RIP: Kenny Baker, Charles Blackwell, Vicki Brown, Martin Jenner, Barry Morgan)
    • Technical: (RIP: David Baker)
    • Comments: Recorded in February 1979.
  • Hedda - Hedda (1979)

    • Guests: Clem Cattini, Colin Frechter, Les Hurdle, Jim Lawless, Alan Parker, Dave Richmond, David Snell, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner)
  • Slide away the screen and other stories - Ralph McTell (1979)

    • Members: Ralph McTell
    • Guests: Martin Allcock, Jerry Donahue, Dave Mattacks, John Mealing, Simon Nicol, Phil Palmer, Dave Pegg, Mike Piggott, Mick Weaver (RIP: Martin Jenner, Robert Kirby)
    • Comments: CD reissue contains 5 bonus tracks.
  • White trails - Chris Rainbow (1979)

    • Members: Chris Rainbow
    • Guests: Ian Bairnson, Mo Foster, Dave Lawson, Max Middleton, Simon Phillips, Derek Quinn, Linda Taylor, Chris Thompson, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Dick Morrissey)
  • Deltics - Chris Rea (1979)

    • Members: Robert Ahwai, Martin Ditcham, Kevin Leach, Dave Mattacks, Max Middleton, Eoghan O´Neill, Adrian Rea, Chris Rea, Graham Watson
    • Guests: Steve Gregory, Liza Strike, Joy Yates (RIP: Vicki Brown, Martin Jenner, Morris Pert)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
  • Diamond cut - Bonnie Tyler (1979)

    • Guests: Hugh Burns, Ed Hamilton, Dave Markee, Chris Mercer, Graham Smith, Henry Spinetti, Alan Tarney, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: Robin Geoffrey Cable, Ronnie Scott
    • Comments: This was Bonnie's next album after her big success 'It's a heartache'. Great studio musicians here: Hughie Burns (guitar), the great, late Martin Jenner (steel guitar), Pete Wingfield (keyboards), Dave Markee (bass), Chris Mercer (sax), Henry Spinetti (drums). CD reissue contains 2 bonus tracks.
  • Off centre - Gilbert O´Sullivan (1980)

    • Members: Tim Renwick
    • Guests: Alan Carvell, Howie Casey, Terry Cox, Phil Curtis, Jeff Daly, Steve Holley, Chris Laurence, Dave Mattacks, Chris Rea, Ray Russell, Paul Westwood, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
    • Technical: Stuart Epps
    • My opinion: I love his voice. This album from 1980 includes the big hit ´What's in a kiss´.
  • Townley - Colin Townley (1980)

    • Guests: Robert Ahwai, Ian Bairnson, Yvonne Elliman, Chris Karan, Dave Lawson, Billy Livsey, Dave Mattacks, Charlie McCracken, Max Middleton, Chris Rainbow, Henry Spinetti, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Dick Morrissey, Roger Saunders)
  • Free to be me - Johnny Bristol (1981)

    • Members: (RIP: Johnny Bristol)
    • Guests: John Barnes, George Chandler, Ray Cooper, Wilton Felder, John Giblin, Chris Hunter, Katie Kissoon, John Perry, Tim Renwick, Frank Ricotti, Pete Wingfield (RIP: James Jamerson, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
  • Pearls - Elkie Brooks (1981)

    • Members: Elkie Brooks, Dave Caswell, John Giblin, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Graham Jarvis)
    • Guests: Steve Holley, Jeremy Meek, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
    • Comments: Reissued on CD as a twofer with Two days away.
  • Ideje izpod odeje - Andrej (1981)

  • Lena Zavaroni and her music - Lena Zavaroni (1981)

  • Pearls II - Elkie Brooks (1982)

    • Members: Elkie Brooks, Jimmy Chambers, John Giblin, Duncan Kinnell, John Lingwood, Duncan Mackay, Geoff Whitehorn (RIP: Graham Jarvis)
    • Guests: Katie Kissoon, Dave Mattacks, Tim Renwick, Frank Ricotti, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
    • Comments: This was the first album I bought by this great lady. Great collections of covers: 'Money' (Pink Floyd), 'Don't stop' (Fleetwood Mac), 'Gasoline Alley' (Rod Stewart), 'Nights in white satin' (Moody Blues), etc. With superb players: Tim Renwick (guitar on 2 tracks, 'Our love' and 'Can't go on'), Geoff Whitehorn (guitar), Martin Jenner (guitar), John Giblin (bass), Pete Wingfield (keyboards, also backing vocals here), Duncan Mackay (keyboards), Dave Mattacks (drums), John Lingwood (drums), Graham Jarvis (drums), Duncan Kinnell (drums), Frank Ricotti (percussion), Katie Kissoon & Jimmy Chambers (backing vocals). Album produced by the late Gus Dudgeon. The arrangers for the tracks are Pete Wingfield, Geoff Whitehorn, Duncan Mackay and John Giblin.
  • Play on - John Miles (1983)

    • Members: John Miles
    • Guests: Paul Buckmaster, Jimmy Chambers, Mel Collins, Jeff Daly, Jerry Donahue, Martin Drover, Chris Hunter, Katie Kissoon, Duncan Mackay, Frank Ricotti, Paul Westwood, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Dick Morrissey, Derek Wadsworth)
    • Producer: (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
  • Bowling in Paris - Stephen Bishop (1989)

    • Guests: Steve Bolton, Ronnie Caryl, Joe Chemay, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Randy Crawford, Nathan East, Mo Foster, Dann Huff, John Keane, Adrian Lee, Steve Lukather, Michael Omartian, Dean Parks, Brenda Russell, Sting, Michael Thompson, Pete Wingfield (RIP: Martin Jenner)
  • Different - Thomas Anders (08/1989)

    • Guests: Ian Lynn, Phil Palmer, Frank Ricotti, Jeremy Stacey, Pete Zorn (RIP: Andy Brown, Martin Jenner)
    • Producer: Alan Tarney (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
    • Comments: Thomas Anders was the lead singer in the band Modern Talking.
  • Living water - Lynn Hazelton (03/1995)

    • Guests: (RIP: Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: First album by singer Lynn Hazelton.
  • Serve at room temperature - Gordon Haskell (1997)

    • Members: Gordon Haskell
    • Guests: Alan Jones, Mike Moran, Simon Morton, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
    • Comments: This was Gordon Haskell´s unreleased third album from 1979.
  • Stumbledown romancer - Jim Dewar (05/1998)

    • Members: (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Guests: John Allair, Matthew Fisher, Mo Foster, David Hayes, Alan Jones, Bill Lordan, Dave Mattacks, Andy McMasters, John Platania, Dahaud Shaar, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
  • The Journey: recordings 1965-2006 - Ralph McTell (09/2006)

    • Members: Rod Clements, Alun Davies, Ralph McTell, Danny Thompson
    • Guests: Martin Allcock, Joy Askew, Bruce Barthol, Pete Berryman, Dyan Birch, James Burton, Clem Cattini, Frank Collins, Christine Collister, Gerry Conway, Hank DeVito, Jack Emblow, Frank Gallagher, Davey Johnstone, Wizz Jones, Tom Keane, Bill Legend, John Marshall, Dave Mattacks, Julie Matthews, Paddy McHugh, Jacqui McShee, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Mike Piggott, Nigel Portman Smith, Graham Preskett, John Renbourn, Liza Strike, Dave Swarbrick, Mick Weaver, Chris While (RIP: Steve Currie, Gordon Huntley, Martin Jenner, Robert Kirby)
    • Producer: Shel Talmy, Tony Visconti (RIP: Gus Dudgeon)
    • Technical: Tom Allom, John Burns, Robin Geoffrey Cable, Barry Hammond
COMPILATIONS (SESSIONS) (2 credits)
  • You turn me on: the very best of Ian Whitcomb - Ian Whitcomb (02/1998)

    • Guests: Will Ackerman, James Burton, Colin Frechter, Johnny Gimble, Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, Carol Kaye, Mick Molloy, Deke O´Brien, Jerry Shook (RIP: Delaney Bramlett, Fred Carter Jr, Martin Jenner, Bill Justis, Barry Richardson)
    • Producer: (RIP: Denny Cordell)
  • The Best of Chris Rainbow 1972-1980 - Chris Rainbow (2000)

    • Members: Chris Rainbow
    • Guests: Ian Bairnson, Pete Baron, Ollie E Brown, Stefano Cerri, Mel Collins, Pat Donaldson, Mo Foster, Don Grusin, Chris Karan, Dave Lawson, Dave Markee, Reggie McBride, Max Middleton, Simon Phillips, Henry Spinetti, Linda Taylor, Dave Wintour, Pete Zorn (RIP: Martin Jenner, Dick Morrissey)
    • Producer: Malcolm Cecil
    • Technical: Haydn Bendall

QUESTIONS:

01. Does Martin play in the 3 Guy Darrell Syndicate singles?

02. There´s a single by The Red Sox, co-written by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, ´I´m gonna knock on your door / Mister Ten Per Cent´ (1971). Was Martin involved in it?

03. There´s a single by The Barnaby Rudge Hip Band, co-written by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, ´I Spy / Run Thru The Park´ (April 1969). Was Martin involved in it?

04. There´s a single by National Shinguard Company, co-written by Martin Jenner and Dave Green, ´Here come the fleet´ (1972). Was Martin involved in it?

05. Did Martin play in Hank Marvin´s album Into the light?

06. Has Martin Jenner played in any album by Elton John and Lonnie Donegan?


RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 4


Official site(s) - tell them you saw the link here:

From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:

RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 33
Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Martin Jenner, please, also write me with the link.
  • Barbara Dickson - High On Fortune
  • Barbara Dickson live on TV in 1976. Very nice playing by Martin. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Answer Me
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1976. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Boys From The Men
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1976. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner, Pete Zorn. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - End Of The World
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1976. (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner, Pete Zorn. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Drift Away
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1976. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner, Pete Zorn. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Out Of Love With Love
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1976. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner, Pete Zorn. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Morning Comes Quickly
  • Barbara Dickson on TV. Martin Jenner is great on pedal steel guitar. (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Saint Joan
  • Barbara Dickson on TV in 1978. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner, Pete Zorn. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Sweet Oasis
  • Barbara Dickson live on TV in 1978. (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - City To City
  • Barbara Dickson live on TV in 1978. Great performance. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - High Tide
  • Barbara Dickson live on TV in 1978. Beautiful performance. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Under The Influence
  • Cliff Richard live in 1979. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band (Mark Griffiths on bass?) unknown to me.

  • Barbara Dickson - Complete Concert
  • Barbara Dickson live on TV. Amazing. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Martin Jenner. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Song For Sarah
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Jesus Is The Answer
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Give a Little Bit More
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - I Wish We´d All Been Ready
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Monday Thru Friday
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - You Can´t Get To Heaven By Livin´ Like Hell
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Rock´n´Roll Juvenile
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Christmas Medley
  • Cliff Richard live in 1980. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Dynamite
  • Cliff Richard live in 1981. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Thank You Very Much
  • Cliff Richard live in 1981. (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Stood Up
  • Cliff Richard live (maybe in 1981?) (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard, Janice Slater. Rest of the band (Mark Griffiths on bass?) unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Shaking All Over
  • Cliff Richard live in 1981. Martin Jenner plays the classical riff. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: John Clark, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - When Will I Be Loved - Long Tall Sally - Rip It Up
  • Cliff Richard live in May 1981, with Phil Everly. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Reg Brooks, Stu Calver, Howie Casey, John Clark, Phil Everly, Mark Griffiths, John Huckridge, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Alan Park, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers, Graham Todd.

  • Cliff Richard - Where Do We Go From Here
  • Cliff Richard videoclip from 1982. (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, Howie Casey, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band (Mark Griffiths?) unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Rock & Roll Medley
  • Cliff Richard live in 1983. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Love Stealer
  • Cliff Richard live in 1983 (or maybe 1984?). (Resolution: 240)
    Featuring: John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Christmas Time - Little Town
  • Cliff Richard live on TV in December 1984. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band (Mark Griffiths?) unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Walking in the Light
  • Cliff Richard on TV in 1985. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: John Clark, Martin Jenner, Cliff Richard. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - TV Concert
  • Cliff Richard live on TV in January 1985. (Resolution: 480)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, John Clark, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band unknown to me.

  • Cliff Richard - Rock´n´Roll Juvenile
  • Cliff Richard live with his band Thunder. (Resolution: 360)
    Featuring: Stu Calver, John Clark, Mark Griffiths, Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner, John Perry, Cliff Richard, Tony Rivers. Rest of the band unknown to me.


THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:
  • Roger Dean: for his messages about Martin. I miss you, man! (2003).
  • Annie Christopher: for her wonderful messages about Martin (2003 & 2012).
  • Sue Quin: for her messages and info about Martin and her album Hedda (2012).

  • Special Thanks to:
  • Steve Hildreth: for very valuable help with info about Martin (2006 & 2012).
  • Bill Edwards: for updated info on Martin (2007).
  • Barry Monks: for offering his help with info on Martin (2005 & 2012).

  • RELATED MUSICIANS:

    Martin Jenner mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
    Graham Jarvis (19)
    Dave Mattacks (14)
    Pete Wingfield (13)
    Pete Zorn (13)
    Dave Green (12)
    Mark Griffiths (10)
    Gus Dudgeon (9)
    Mel Collins (8)
    Cliff Richard (8)
    Paul Westwood (8)

    Page created by Miguel Terol on: 13/January/2012 - Last modified on: 30/January/2012. If you want to contribute with info, please write to: molympus1@gmail.com

    Please, note than you can check the indexes (musicians, bands, obituaries) at the top of this page.

    35 comments:

    1. Phil and Don Everly incorrectly named in Everly Brothers band photos. Phil is to the left and Don to the right as seen from audience.

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      1. Sorry, my mistake. Thanks for letting me know.

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    2. Fascinated with the Martin Jenner info .... he played on loads of The Bachelors hits and albums .... and the last Lena Zavaroni tracks recorded by me at Redbus Studios [always with Cliff's band waiting to whisk him off to a gig]

      Innovative player in the studio ... known as 'Mr Invoice' as he was the most reliable player for multi tracking his own playing ... in those days Musicians Union rules declared that an overdub was charged at 125% of the session fee extra ... second overdub 150% ... etc. etc.

      For one Lena session I paid him £678. Wow! And that was when money was money!

      Dec [Cluskey] dec@makehits.com

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    3. I remember Martin when he played at The Green Man in Leytonstone in the 1970s. I think the band were Deep Feeling at the time. Admired his playing and he was a lovely man, I remember talking to him. Gutted to read he died of cancer, a very sad loss. Enjoyed reading about him, brought back wonderful memories, thanks a lot.

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      1. No one ever mentions Redsox. That was the name of the group when I saw them. I'm sure that Deep Feeling came later. Martin was a very gifted player

        Tim

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    4. Martin Jenner and Jon Falcon formed the excellent 'Flying Rollerskate Co.' in July of 1984. The band was augmented the following year by Mick Phillips who had worked previously with Martin and Jon. The 'Rollerskate' had a residency in The Beaufort Bars (since been demolished) in Queens Road Bournemouth and later in The New Beaufort, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. The band was active until 1988 at which time Martin emigrated to Australia.

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      1. Thanks for the info, Anonymous!

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      2. Hi,
        That confirms something I remember from when Cliff played Bournemouth years ago. When he was introducing Mart Jenner he made a point of saying, "Mart Jenner, from Bournemouth " which of course got him a great cheer! Interesting to read all info about Mart. Thanks.

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      3. I was lucky enough to be the third member of 'The Flying Rollerskate Company' which was the full name with Jon and Mart Jenner. I was originally seconded to fill in when Mart had more pressing engagements with Cliff, but was invited to stay on when he was back in Bournemouth. Great privilege and honour to work with both of them. Great times and wonderful people. Mick Phillips

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      4. Hi, Mick - thanks a lot for writing!

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    5. I too remember Martin in the early 70's playing in the Green Man, Leytonstone London. The band Deep Feeling had a residency there 5-6 nights a week. They were incredible. Martin was an absolute genius on his Dick Knight SG guitar. Anyone remember this? Faith Healer,(AHB). MY week revolved around my weekends at this place. For the price of a pint you could have a fantastic night listening to the band and his great playing. Sad loss. Thanks for this tribute it was good to read about him. Ronnie.

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      1. Guy Darrell also Passed Away in April 2014

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      2. Yes, I remember the Green Man, Leytonstone, and the band Deep Feeling very well! Used to go there a lot back in those days and often saw Martin Jenner playing his Dick Knight SG. In fact, a guitarist friend of mine actually asked Martin for Dick Knight's contact details as he was so impressed with the quality of his work as seen on Martin's guitar. Anyway, my friend got in touch with him and has since ordered several Dick Knight guitars himself, plus he has had numerous repairs and modifications carried out over the years. When Martin left Deep Feeling I believe their keyboard player also left at the same time. They were replaced by Terry Newman on guitar and Al Parkes on keyboards, both of whom had just left well-known East London band Power Pack. RIP to both Martin Jenner and Dick Knight; you were both masters of your crafts.

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      3. I have been the proud owner of Martin's custom made Dick Knight SG for the last three years, and was wondering if anyone here might know when it was made? The earliest video it appears is when Marin was in the Barbara Dixon band (The Two Ronnies) in 1976. Any info on its early history would be most welcome.

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    6. Martin Jenner played with a small Perth based country band formed by Alby Pool who played around pubs Martin was a great guy shared lead with another great English guitarist named John Short, RIP Martin.

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      1. i am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Martin Jenner. I only found out this very sad news, by chance today. I had been trying to find out what had happened to him for sometime, and now i know, i am all the sadder for it, RIP Martin.

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    7. Thank you so much. Just found this. I was a friend of Mart's from when he was in the Cliff Richard band through to when he played with the Slobs. I viviited him in Australia justbefore he died. He was a lovely man

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      1. Hi, Anonymous - thanks for your lovely post. He was such a great player, he deserved a tribute... I'm glad you like it.

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    8. If you follow my blog at www.driver67.com you'll hear tracks you've never heard before on which Mart plays some blistering stuff, and others where he's just heartbreaking. From late '78 till mid '79 Mart played guitar on Hey Mister Record Man, an album released under the name Tax Loss. It was supposed to be a Driver 67 album, to follow up the Top 10 success of Car 67 (the only track on which Mart didn't play). By the time of release it was clear that Driver 67 had no future (Radio 1 decided we were a one hit wonder and that was Gospel back then). Mart was brought into the band by Pete Zorn with whom he played in Barbara Dickson's band. Mart, in turn, insisted we needed Dave Mattacks on drums. That was fine by Pete Zorn, who had played with Dave, and fine by me, a big Fairport fan. Mart was a phenomenal guitarist and, indeed, a lovely man. I don't think he even made 50. Hey Mister Record Man is about to be re-released after 35 years. The blog will have updates on that. Lovely to find you here, commemorating a brilliant talent.

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    9. I first met Martin when I booked him on acoustic for the Barbara Dickson "Answer Me" Album sessions way back in 1976, which I arranged and produced, beginning with the first session for the single and Bside, "Boys From The Men". Also on the session were Pete Zorn, Dave Mattacks, Ray Duffy (perc), and Babs on piano with accompanying large string session which I arranged. The session was at Scorpio Sound, Euston Road, engineer Denis Weinrich. Babs, me and Pete provided the vocal harmonies - Gordon Huntley came in and o/d'd pedal steel, including the solo. Denis Weinreich then famously "lost it" (the solo), so I think we had to pull in BJ Cole for a second try.
      All of the rest of the album was split between Scorpio and Eden studios with same line up but Jeff Alan replacing DM on drums as Dave went off on tour with the NJYO.
      I worked with Martin continuously over the years including on my own recordings - we always got on like a house on fire and he shared my love for "WC Fields"!!! Lovely man, sublime player ( most lefties are!), great sight reader, and I miss him. I've already posted and mentioned some examples of his work on youtube.

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      1. Hi, Junior - Thanks for your beautiful words on Martin and for the info. My site has pages on other musicians that you know: Irene Chanter and Mark Griffiths that played in your "Second time around" album, and soon I'll publish my updated page on Miller Anderson (what a great album "Bright city", great arrangements!) and many others that you know: B J Cole, Ray Duffy, Gordon Huntley, Barry St John, Madeline Bell... If you can write me at molympus1@gmail.com, I'd be grateful. Thanks again!

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    11. DUDE THAT IS KURT COBAIN"S CUSTOM FENDER JAGUAR!!! The one in the Everly Band. Its been modded but that's it. I wonder who Kurt knew to get such a guitar.

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    12. what happened to Hedda,? can I still get her album??

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    13. I used to play gigs with John Falcon back in the eighties. He and Mart were the flying roller skates . A reference to Jon's old Suzuki Van that used to carry all the gear. I have just found a rare tape they recorded at the Beufort bar

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      1. Hi, Glenn. Thanks for your post. I'm sure it was a privilege being there.


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    14. I used to play gigs with John Falcon back in the eighties. He and Mart were the flying roller skates . A reference to Jon's old Suzuki Van that used to carry all the gear. I have just found a rare tape they recorded at the Beufort bar

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    15. This Page Dose Not Show any Mention that Guy Darrell Passed Away in April 2014, R.I.P.

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    16. This Page Makes No Mention that Guy Darrell aka John Swail Passed Away in April 2014, R.I.P.

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    17. Hi Chris from Stevenage here absolutely loved The Green Man band in the mid seventies once a month 6 or 8 of us would go down they played every night except Tuesday. There are so many people in my life now including my kids that I'd love to take back to that pub. I've been playing drums since I was 17 and regularly went down to Graham's in Tooting for lessons. What a lovely lovely man so funny great sense of humour. They used to have drinking contests singing contests all sorts of props and gimmicks to make for a great night. One of guys who used to go down Len Crawley a good friend of mine used to play with all the guys in Hamburg in the 60s and they all remembered each other. What a band they did all the current chart stuff sometimes before it was even released then King Crimson, Yes, Floyd, The Who , Santana , side 2 of Abbey Road Deep Purple, the list is endless Dave on bass and working the lights with his feet Martin on guitar " It's just licks and tricks " he'd say , yea right Derek on keys doing god knows what with so many props Guy singing then a guy called Terry took over then the fabulous Mr Jarvis. I could and do talk for ages about these guys so very very sad to hear of most of them passing away. A truly great part of my life forever in my thoughts God bless em x

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    18. Hi Chris from Stevenage here absolutely loved The Green Man band in the mid seventies once a month 6 or 8 of us would go down they played every night except Tuesday. There are so many people in my life now including my kids that I'd love to take back to that pub. I've been playing drums since I was 17 and regularly went down to Graham's in Tooting for lessons. What a lovely lovely man so funny great sense of humour. They used to have drinking contests singing contests all sorts of props and gimmicks to make for a great night. One of guys who used to go down Len Crawley a good friend of mine used to play with all the guys in Hamburg in the 60s and they all remembered each other. What a band they did all the current chart stuff sometimes before it was even released then King Crimson, Yes, Floyd, The Who , Santana , side 2 of Abbey Road Deep Purple, the list is endless Dave on bass and working the lights with his feet Martin on guitar " It's just licks and tricks " he'd say , yea right Derek on keys doing god knows what with so many props Guy singing then a guy called Terry took over then the fabulous Mr Jarvis. I could and do talk for ages about these guys so very very sad to hear of most of them passing away. A truly great part of my life forever in my thoughts God bless em x

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    19. It was lovely to read all about Martin Jenner's career, and I'm sad that he died so young, I knew him when we were teenagers, we lived in Newhaven Sussex, he went to Lewes Grammar School and we were in the same 'gang' of friends, hanging out and playing records together etc.

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    20. Once Davey Johnstone (longtime Elton John guitarists) in his blog claimed that Martin played guitar in Dreamboat, a song recorded in 1978 during the A Single Man sessions and released in 1983 as a B-side. But I'm not sure this really happened, because:
      1) I can't find any other mention of it
      2) Martin to my knowledge (and I'm really expert about Elton's discography) has never played in any other studio song with Elton
      3) the only guitarist for the A Single Man sessions was Tim Renwick; also, Renwick was a co-writer of Dreamboat. So I cannot see any reason why he wouldn't have played guitar in his song during the sessions in which he was the only guitarist (apart from Johnstone himself in one song and BJ Cole on pedal steel in another one), and why another guitarist who was not present during the rest of the sessions should have played just on this one song.
      So the mystery remains...

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      1. Hi, Andrea, thanks for your very interesting message. I had heard about Martin playing in some track by Elton (see my question #6 above, I was asking for confirmation about that). I'll try to get more info. Meanwhile, you'll have seen that I have more Elton bandmates featured in the site: Caleb Quaye, Tim Renwick, Jo Partridge, Roger Pope, Stevie Lange and others that briefly worked for him, such as Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Madeline Bell, Caroline Attard, Kay Garner or Lesley Duncan. And someday, there'll be many more Elton musicians featured... Thanks again.

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    21. I have been the proud owner of Martin's Dick Grant SG Custom for the last three years or so, and I was wondering if anyone knows when the guitar was actually made? The earliest video I have seen it in was one of Barbara Dixon's appearances on the Two Ronnies in 1976. Grateful for any info on it's early history.

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