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Roxy rise again
It's the first time Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay and Brian Eno have recorded together since 1973's For Your Pleasure.
It's all in aid of Ferry's forthcoming solo album Olympia, which hits the shops on October 25th.
For the album, Ferry has also enlisted a stellar cast of musical helper monkeys including Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood, Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour, Red Hot Chili Pepper's Flea and producer Nile Rodgers. Scissor Sisters join ferry on the track 'Heartache By Numbers', while Groove Armada lend their assistance to 'Shameless'.
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Roxy Music is an English art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Former members include Brian Eno, and Eddie Jobson. Although the band took a break from group activities in 1983, they reunited for a concert...
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Brian Eno is not in the picture -is he really going to be part of the new album?
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