Tony Hadley, formerly of Spandau Ballet
“I produced that song…
These guys are great!”
AHMET ERTEGUN (Founder of Atlantic Records)
Available for public appearances, high profile corporate events and exclusive private parties.
For booking enquiries contact: Paul Linney07930 [email protected]
THE SAS BANDThe SAS Band (a.k.a Spike’s All-Stars) was founded by Queen’s keyboard player and musical director, Spike Edney. Each show features guest appearances by some of the music industry’s most legendary recording artists, along with musicians who tour and record with some of the biggest bands in the world.
Phil Collins, Paul McCartney, Brian May, Rod Stewart, Bob Geldof and The Rolling Stones are a few members of the rockistocracy, who have requested Spike to put something memorable together for their wedding, or special occasion.
“It’s the Rock Party of the year!”
Leo Sayer
Spike with Roger Taylor (Queen)
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Roger Daltrey
Jeff Beck
Roger Taylor
Paul Rodgers
Patti Russo
Graham Gouldman
GUEST ARTISTSA few artists who have performed with the SAS Band to date include:
Brian May
(Queen)Bruce Dickinson
(Iron Maiden)Carl Barat (Libertines) Chaka Khan
Chris Thompson
(Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)Damon Hill
(Formula One Champion)Eric Idle
(Monty Python)Fish
(Marillion)Gary Brooker
(Procol Harum)Graham Gouldman
(10cc)Hamish Stuart (Average White Band)Heather Small
Ian Anderson
(Jethro Tull)
Jack Bruce
(Cream)Jamelia
James Toseland
(UK Motorbike Champion, Crush)Jeff BeckJeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen)John Anderson
(Yes)John Waite (The Babys)Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri
Leo Sayer
Lionel Richie
Lulu
Madeline Bell
(Blue Mink)Marc Martell
(The Queen Extravaganza)Mark King
(Level 42)
Jeff Scott SotoFor a full list of artists see www.sasband.com
ADDITIONAL ARTISTSMarti Pellow
(Wet, Wet, Wet)Melanie C
(Spice Girls)Mica Paris
Midge Ure
(Ultravox)Mike Rutherford
(Mike & The Mechanics)Paloma Faith
Patti Russo
(Meatloaf & Cher duet partner)Paul Rodgers
(Bad Company)Paul Young
Phil Manzanera
(Roxy Music)Ray Davies
(The Kinks)Roger Chapman
(Family)Roger Daltrey
(The Who)Roger Taylor
(Queen)
Ronnie Spector
(The Ronnettes)Roy Wood
(The Move, ELO)Ryan Molloy
(Jersey Boys)Sandie Shaw
Sir Bob Geldof
(Boomtown Rats, Live Aid)Southside Johnny
Steve Lukather
(Toto)Suggs
(Madness)The Fabbagirls
The Sugababes
Tom Robinson
(Tom Robinson Band)Tommy Blaize
(UK Soul singer, Strictly Come Dancing)Tony Hadley
(Spandau Ballet)Toyah Willcox
46664 ARTISTS In Spike’s capacity as musical director of the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s 46664 Concerts, he and the SAS Band have also worked with:
Alfie BoeAlicia Keys
Amy Winehouse
Anastasia
Angelique Kidjo
Annie Lennox
Aretha Franklin
Baaba Maal
Beyoncé
Bono & The Edge
(U2)Cyndi Lauper
Danny K
Dave Stewart
(Eurythmics)Eddie Grant
Emmanuel Jal
Gloria Gaynor
Jamali
Jesse McCartney
Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill
(Simple Minds)Johnny Clegg
Josh Groban
Leona Lewis
Lil’ Kim
Ms Dynamite
Peter Gabriel
Queen Latifah
Sipho Mabuse
Stevie Wonder
The Soweto Youth
Gospel Choir
Vusi Mahlasela
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Zucchero
Amy Winehouse
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“ It’s been an absolute honour to perform with Spike’s All-Star Band and celebrate their utter brilliance…!’’ MELANIE C (Spice Girls)
“ The SAS Band make my songs sound just like the record!’’ PAUL YOUNG
“ …Together we have certainly pegged down some great dreams…SPIKEY ROCKS! TO RESIST IS FUTILE!’’ BRIAN MAY (Queen)
HOW IT WORKSEvery SAS Band show is bespoke and tailored
to suit your requirements.
Spike will work with each client to ensure the music and line-up are perfect for their entertainment program, based on event type, budget, audience, musical tastes, preferred genre and the artists the client would like to appear.
Whether you just want the ultimate 10 piece party band performing hits from the 60’s to present day to get your audience up and dancing, or you’d like a line-up of nationally, or internationally known Rock and Pop stars, performing their biggest hits, Spike will create a truly unique performance just for you.
Roy Wood - ELO, The Move
REPERTOIREThe SAS Band can play songs from any era, or genre.
Whether it be a night of Classic Rock; 60’s/70s/80s/90s hits; Pop Anthems; Motown Soul; Disco; Blues; current chart-toppers, or just a mix of great hits from across the decades, Spike will devise the ideal set list for the audience attending and artists appearing.
Every SAS show features a show-stopping climax with the entire line-up of guest artists and musicians performing an explosive finale!
“ Spike is one of THE most
talented, charming and funny
people I have ever had the
pleasure to know and work
with! It’s an honour and
pleasure to call him a friend.”
ERIC SINGER (Drummer, Kiss)
SPIKE EDNEYSpike Edney has been legendary Rock band Queen’s musical director and keyboard player since 1984 and is one of the most respected and versatile session musicians and musical directors in the business. In between Queen and SAS Band commitments, Spike has also toured, performed, or recorded with many other living and late legends of our time, including:
Adam Lambert
Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)Ben E. King
Curtis Stigers
David Bowie
Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Duran Duran
Edwin Starr
Elton John
Eric Clapton
George Benson
George Michael
Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)
Joe Cocker
Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)Joe Walsh (Eagles)Bon Jovi
Lady Gaga
Lisa StansfieldLuciano Pavarotti
Paul Stanley (Kiss)Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)Ronnie Wood (The Stones)Slash (Guns N’ Roses)Thomas Dolby
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It is through Spike’s extensive network of rockstar musician friends, he calls upon to put together each unique SAS Band show.
MUSICIANSThe band members confirmed to date, for the 2018 UK line-up, include: (musicians chosen for each show will be dependent upon availability)Keys & Bandleader:
Spike Edney
Guitar:
Jamie Moses (Tom Jones, Queen, Mike & The Mechanics)or Laurie Wisefield (Tina Turner, Wishbone Ash, Joe Cocker)Bass:
Steve Stroud (Cliff Richard, The Hollies, Bucks Fizz, Eric Burdon)or Neil Murray (White Snake, Black Sabbath, Brian May Band) Drums:
Johnny Marter (Marillion, Mr. Big, Frankie Miller)Steve Barney (Anastacia, Jeff Beck, Annie Lennox)or Eric Singer (Kiss, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath)Percussion:
Graham Broad (Roger Waters, Tina Turner, Beach Boys, Bryan Adams)Mick Wilson (10cc)Sax:
Steve Hamilton (Madness, Radiohead, Stereophonics, Tina Turner) Trumpet:
Ben Edwards (Paolo Nutini, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson)Richard Sidwell (Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Blur, Robbie Williams)Trombone:
Mike Kearsey (Robbie Williams, Jools Holland, Basement Jaxx)Backing Vocals:
Susie Webb & Zoe Nicholas (The Who, Queen, The Faces, Susan Boyle)
Steve Stroud
Steve Hamilton, Ben Edwards, Mike Kearsey
Mick Wilson
Susie Webb and Zoe Nicholas
Jamie Moses
Johnny Marter
“ I like playing with the
SAS Band because
of the chicks and the
money…definitely the chicks and
the money”
STEVE HAMILTON (Sax)
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“ I love the man dearly and his approach to his music and his life is nothing but inspiring.’’ FISH (Marillion)
“ Thirty one glorious years of reminding us what to play…. and when! So many fun nights, but always a musical tower of strength! STORM ONWARDS SPIKE!’’ ROGER TAYLOR (Queen)
“ Any self respecting musician when invited to perform with an unknown band will ask the question ‘Who is the musical director?’ When the answer is Spike Edney, there are no further questions. Spike commands respect from every single musician who has ever had the good fortune to work with him. A man who loves music and whose friends love him.”
MIDGE URE (Ultravox/Co-Producer Live Aid)
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“An amazingly talented man, who is a music
legend in his own right. Always a good friend
through the years, personally and sharing the
stage - he seriously holds no BARS to let you
know when you’re fucking up! Laughter and
good times are synonymous with his name!”
ALAN WHITE (Yes, John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band)