Alan Murphy | |
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| Born | 18 November 1953 |
| Origin | Islington, London, England |
| Died | 19 October 1989 (aged 35) Westminster City Hospital, London |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1975–1989 |
| Labels | |
Alan Murphy (18 November 1953 – 19 October 1989) was an English rock session guitarist, best remembered for his collaborations with Kate Bush and Go West. In 1988, he joined the jazz-funk band Level 42 as a full-time band member, and played with them until his death from pneumonia, resulting from AIDS, in 1989. He also played lead guitar on select recordings by Mike and the Mechanics, including the hit single "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)".[1]