Clem Clempson
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| Birth name | David Clempson |
| Also known as | "Clem" Clempson |
| Born | September 5, 1949 |
| Origin | Tamworth, Staffordshire, England |
| Genre(s) | Rock R&B Hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Humble Pie Colosseum |
Clem Clempson (born David Clempson, 5 September 1949, Tamworth, Staffordshire, England) is an English rock guitarist who has played in a number of bands, the most notable being Colosseum with Jon Hiseman and Dick Heckstall-Smith and Humble Pie with Steve Marriott and Greg Ridley.
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[edit] Career
Beginning his career in the late 1960s with the trio "Bakerloo", he joined to Colosseum in 1970. After Colosseum's split he went on to join Humble Pie in 1971, replacing Peter Frampton. After the break up of Humble Pie in 1975 he and Greg Ridley joined with drummer Cozy Powell to form Strange Brew. Although he played in Marriott’s All Stars, he opted not to join the reformed Humble Pie in 1980.
He has been an essential member of Colosseum since 1970. In October 1980, he played with Jack Bruce, Billy Cobham and Dave Sancious in the legendary "Rockpalast". As well as these bands, Clempson has appeared as a guest musician with Jack Bruce, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Bob Dylan and Chris de Burgh.
Credits extend into scores for many recent films as well, most notably Evita, G.I. Jane, Lawn Dogs, and Tomorrow Never Dies. Clempson was also called upon by Oscar-winning composer Trevor Jones for arrangements for the 1999 romantic comedy film, Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.[1]
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[edit] External links
- Clem Clempson at the Internet Movie Database
- Clempson credited with various movie/film music arrangements
[edit] See also
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