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John Greaves

Born 23 January 1950.

Biography

John Greaves (born 23 January 1950) is a British bass guitarist and composer, best known as a member of Henry Cow and his collaborative albums with Peter Blegvad. He was also a member of National Health and Soft Heap, and has recorded several solo albums, including Accident (1982), Parrot Fashions (1984), The Caretaker (2001) and Greaves Verlaine (2008).

He obtained an English literature degree at Cambridge University in 1971.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
La Petite Bouteille De Linge 1996
Parrot Fashions n/a
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Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Peter Blegvad Just Woke Up (1996)
Instrument Henry Cow & Slapp Happy In Praise of Learning (1975)
Instrument Henry Cow & Slapp Happy Desperate Straights (1975)
Instrument Henry Cow Leg End (1973)
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