Alan Shipgood

Tabla, guitar. Born at Tynemouth, Northumberland (near Newcastle) in 1953. Moved to Surrey /Hants in 1956. His first instrument was a good stringed Ukelele. Started jamming at the Fleet Musician's Workshop i 1974 with Steve Bayfield, John Bland and later James Gleave. Formed OA Band in 1975 and worked with Steve from the early days of what became Earthforce in 1977. Influences: Zappa, Eagles, Stanley Clarke, and The Police.