Eddie Jobson English virtuoso keyboardist and violinist Date of Birth: 28.04.1955 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Eddie Jobson
2. Early Years and Musical Beginnings
3. Roxy Music and Beyond
4. Solo Career and Television Work
5. Recent Performances

Biography of Eddie Jobson

Eddie Jobson is an English virtuoso keyboardist and violinist, known for his classical background and contribution to the art rock genre. He has been a member of notable bands such as U.K., Roxy Music, Jethro Tull, and Curved Air, and has collaborated with artists like King Crimson and Frank Zappa. He has also been a guest musician for performances by Yes, Deep Purple, and other bands.

Early Years and Musical Beginnings

Eddie Jobson started playing the piano at the age of 7 and the violin at the age of 8. At 16, he began playing the electric violin in a local band called Fat Grapple. It was at the Redcar Jazz Club where he met the members of Curved Air and started playing with them.

Roxy Music and Beyond

In 1973, Eddie replaced Brian Eno in the band Roxy Music and went on to record three albums with them and tour extensively. In 1977, he formed the band U.K. with former members of King Crimson, Bill Bruford and John Wetton. The renowned guitarist Alan Holdsworth was later invited to join the group. After the band's breakup in 1980, Eddie worked on solo projects and also participated in Ian Anderson's solo project.

Solo Career and Television Work

In the 1980s, Jobson released two albums: "The Green Album" under the project name Zinc (1983) and the electronic album "Theme of Secrets" (1985). During the 80s and 90s, Eddie enjoyed successful work in television, particularly composing music for the hundred episodes of the TV series "Detective Nash Bridges."

Recent Performances

Eddie Jobson made a comeback by performing at the international live music festival "The Creation of Peace" in Kazan on August 30, 2008. It was his first live performance in 20 years, and he played on specially crafted plexiglass violins.