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'''Christopher John "Ace" Kefford''' (born 10 December 1946) is an [[English people|English]] [[bassist]]. He was the co-founder of [[The Move]] in October 1965 with [[Trevor Burton]], after meeting [[David Bowie]] at Birmingham's Cedar Club, following a [[concert|performance]] by Bowie's band [[Davy Jones and the Lower Third]]. The duo invited [[Roy Wood]], then [[Carl Wayne]] and [[Bev Bevan]] to join and complete the classic Move line-up.<ref name=Brum/> |
'''Christopher John "Ace" Kefford''' (born 10 December 1946) is an [[English people|English]] [[bassist]]. He was the co-founder of [[The Move]] in October 1965 with [[Trevor Burton]], after meeting [[David Bowie]] at Birmingham's Cedar Club, following a [[concert|performance]] by Bowie's band [[Davy Jones and the Lower Third]]. The duo invited [[Roy Wood]], then [[Carl Wayne]] and [[Bev Bevan]] to join and complete the classic Move line-up.<ref name=Brum/> |
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Kefford has [[bipolar disorder]] |
Kefford has [[bipolar disorder]] and his departure from The Move came after a period of heavy gigging and experimentation with [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]] and a nervous breakdown following a package tour with The [[Jimi Hendrix Experience]] and [[Pink Floyd]],<ref name=Brum> [[Brum Beat]] Reviews, [http://www.brumbeat.net/revaceke.htm Lost Ace Kefford recordings found!]. Retrieved 2017-02-09.</ref> which took the form of a [[panic attack]].<ref name=Wayne/> |
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Wayne believed that the start of The Move's downfall was Kefford's departure, because it placed Burton into a vulnerable position and the band could well have survived if they had recruited a keyboardist to replace Kefford.<ref>http://www.carlwayne.co.uk/</ref> |
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After leaving The Move in mid-1968, Kefford embarked on a solo album with [[record producer]], [[Tony Visconti]], at the [[Olympic Studios|Olympic]] and [[Trident Studios|Trident]] Studios in London. Eight songs were recorded, including "Save the Life of My Child", featuring [[Jimmy Page]] on guitar. However, Kefford suffered a breakdown during the project and walked out, with the album remaining unreleased until 2003 (as ''Ace The Face'', [[Sanctuary Records]]). Kefford formed The Ace Kefford Stand in 1968, which included guitarist [[Dave Ball (musician)|Dave Ball]], bassist [[Denny Ball]], and drummer [[Cozy Powell]].<ref name=Brum/> |
After leaving The Move in mid-1968, Kefford embarked on a solo album with [[record producer]], [[Tony Visconti]], at the [[Olympic Studios|Olympic]] and [[Trident Studios|Trident]] Studios in London. Eight songs were recorded, including "Save the Life of My Child", featuring [[Jimmy Page]] on guitar. However, Kefford suffered a breakdown during the project and walked out, with the album remaining unreleased until 2003 (as ''Ace The Face'', [[Sanctuary Records]]). Kefford formed The Ace Kefford Stand in 1968, which included guitarist [[Dave Ball (musician)|Dave Ball]], bassist [[Denny Ball]], and drummer [[Cozy Powell]].<ref name=Brum/> |
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Ace Kefford | |
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| Birth name | Christopher John Kefford |
| Born | 10 December 1946 Moseley, Birmingham |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | Rock music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar |
| Labels | Deram, Regal Zonophone |
Christopher John "Ace" Kefford (born 10 December 1946) is an English bassist. He was the co-founder of The Move in October 1965 with Trevor Burton, after meeting David Bowie at Birmingham's Cedar Club, following a performance by Bowie's band Davy Jones and the Lower Third. The duo invited Roy Wood, then Carl Wayne and Bev Bevan to join and complete the classic Move line-up.[1]
Kefford has bipolar disorder and his departure from The Move came after a period of heavy gigging and experimentation with LSD and a nervous breakdown following a package tour with The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd,[1] which took the form of a panic attack.[2]
Wayne believed that the start of The Move's downfall was Kefford's departure, because it placed Burton into a vulnerable position and the band could well have survived if they had recruited a keyboardist to replace Kefford.[3]
After leaving The Move in mid-1968, Kefford embarked on a solo album with record producer, Tony Visconti, at the Olympic and Trident Studios in London. Eight songs were recorded, including "Save the Life of My Child", featuring Jimmy Page on guitar. However, Kefford suffered a breakdown during the project and walked out, with the album remaining unreleased until 2003 (as Ace The Face, Sanctuary Records). Kefford formed The Ace Kefford Stand in 1968, which included guitarist Dave Ball, bassist Denny Ball, and drummer Cozy Powell.[1]
Kefford's later life has been plagued by alcohol, drugs, suicide attempts and time spent in psychiatric facilities.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Brum Beat Reviews, Lost Ace Kefford recordings found!. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ a b Carl Wayne interview with Ace Kefford, July 4, 2002; carlwayne.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ http://www.carlwayne.co.uk/
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