Ian Bairnson

Ian Bairnson
Bairnson, 1982
Background information
Birth nameJohn Bairnson
Born(1953-08-03)3 August 1953
Lerwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland
Died7 April 2023(2023-04-07) (aged 69)
GenresSoft rock, progressive rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, saxophone, keyboards
Years active1968–2019
WebsiteIanBairnson.com

John "Ian" Bairnson (3 August 1953 – 7 April 2023) was a Scottish musician and member of Pilot and the Alan Parsons Project.[1] He was a multi-instrumentalist, who played saxophone and keyboards, but mainly performed as a guitarist, which he played with a sixpence.[2] In addition to his work with Parsons, Bairnson played guitar on four Kate Bush albums, including the guitar solo on her 1978 debut single, "Wuthering Heights".

  1. ^ Martin, Steve (15 September 2004). "Biography: IAN BAIRNSON". TheAvenueOnline ! The ALAN PARSONS Fan Club. The Avenue / Avenue Communications. Archived from the original on 31 July 2002. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
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