Gordon Beck

Pianist

Birthday September 16, 1936

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 6, 2011 (75)

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About

Self-taught jazz artist known for his inventiveness and technical sensitivity. He was remembered for Experiment with Pops, his 1968 album.

Before Fame

He originally was planning to be an engineering technical draftsman.

Trivia

He joined pioneering jazz-rock group Nucleus in 1972, after which he founded Gyroscope.

Family Life

He and his family relocated to Middlesex when he was young. He took piano lessons while attending Pinner County Grammar School.

Associated With

He counted Dave Brubeck and George Shearing among his inspirations.