John Spinks (musician)

John Spinks
Spinks in 2009
Spinks in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJohn Frederick Spinks
Born(1953-11-28)28 November 1953
East End of London, England
Died9 July 2014(2014-07-09) (aged 60)
Kent, England
GenresPop rock, power pop, new wave
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1984–2014
Formerly ofThe Outfield

John Frederick Spinks (28 November 1953 − 9 July 2014) was an English musician and songwriter. He was best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the Outfield.