Gary Barnacle

Gary Barnacle
Barnacle playing with Big Band at Rochester Castle, 2011
Barnacle playing with Big Band
at Rochester Castle, 2011
Background information
Born1959 (age 64–65)
Dover, Kent, England
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Saxophonist
  • arranger
  • composer
  • producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • flute
  • keyboards
Years active1977–present
Member ofCutting Crew
Formerly of

Gary Barnacle (born 1959[1]) is an English saxophonist, flautist, brass instrument arranger, composer, and producer. Barnacle is primarily noted for his session work and live work, including various Prince's Trust concerts at Wembley Arena, the Royal Albert Hall and the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. He performed at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley Stadium in 1988, and appeared on television and in music videos during the 1980s and 1990s with many popular music acts. He was also in an electropop duo called Leisure Process from 1982 to 1983 with ex-Positive Noise singer Ross Middleton.

  1. ^ Gregory 2002.