Damian LeGassick

Damian LeGassick is a British musician[1][2] and producer.[3][4][5] LeGassick trained at York University and has worked professionally in many diverse areas of the music business as a pianist, composer, producer, and lecturer. As a pianist, he specializes in late 20th century solo repertoire and chamber music. His compositions for the avant-garde ensemble, Icebreaker, have been played throughout Europe and the United States, and have been broadcast on both Radio 3 and Classic FM. LeGassick has been involved in commercial music since attending sixth-form college. He has played keyboards for Madonna, R.E.M., and Blur, but since 1999 has been more active as a producer,[6] picking up over a dozen gold and platinum discs along the way. He has completed a PhD at Surrey University on the early music of Anton Webern.

Damian LeGassick
Birth nameDamian LeGassick
GenresPop, rock, electronica, avant-garde jazz, classical
Occupation(s)Composer, musician, pianist, songwriter, record producer, teacher, lecturer
InstrumentsPiano, guitar, bass, vocals, percussion
Associated actsMelanie C
Ipso Facto (English band)
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Rufus Wainwright
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Jennifer Paige
Michael Gordon
Scott Stryker
Loleatta Holloway
Johnny Bristol
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Frances Nero
The Monitors
Rockie Robbins
Nomad
Icebreaker
Jaki Graham
Blur
Beth Orton
Ricky Martin
Madonna
R.E.M.
William Ørbit
Roni Size
Rachel Stevens

He has lectured at Dartington College of Arts and also at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[7] LeGassick now teaches at the Yehudi Menuhin School for young musicians.

References
  1. Witts, Richard. "Damian leGassick". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  2. Walters, Barry (June 2000). "Summer Lovin'". Out. p. 116. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "Damian leGassick". Artist Direct. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  4. "Damian leGassick | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  5. George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia; Bashe, Patricia Romanowski; Pareles, Jon (30 October 2001). The Rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. Fireside. p. 551. ISBN 978-0-7432-0120-9. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  6. "Damian LeGassick". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  7. "Department of Electronic Music Studies". Guildhall school of Music and Drama. Retrieved 1 November 2013.


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