Andy Mackay

Andy Mackay
Mackay performing in 2022
Mackay performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Mackay
Born (1946-07-23) 23 July 1946 (age 78)
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • educator
  • author
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • oboe
  • keyboards
Years active1971–present
Labels
Member ofRoxy Music
Formerly ofThe Explorers
Websiteandymackay.co.uk

Andrew Mackay (born 23 July 1946) is an English musician, best known as a founding member (playing oboe and saxophone) of the art rock group Roxy Music.

In addition, he has taught music and provided scores for television, while his work as a session musician encompasses some of the most noteworthy and recognisable names in the music business.