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| Birth name | John Charles Morgan |
| Born | (1955-08-09)9 August 1955 (age 69) Hammersmith, London, England |
| Genres | Rock |
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| Years active | 1970–present |
John Charles Morgan (born 9 August 1955) is an English musician, singer and songwriter.
Charlie Morgan was born inHammersmith, London. He was educated at Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School andLatymer Upper School, where he learnt piano for two years.[1] He became professional in 1973.
By the mid-1980s, Charlie Morgan had become one of the top session drummers in the UK. In the 1980s he played on albums by artists includingElton John,Gary Moore,Justin Hayward,Kate Bush,Roy Harper,Pete Townshend,Judie Tzuke,Clannad,Tracey Ullman andNik Kershaw.[2] He was also the drummer inGary Moore &Phil Lynott's video "Out in the Fields".
In 1985 his drumming work with Nik Kershaw attracted the attention of Elton John,[3] who booked him to play on hisIce on Fire album. Later that year John invited him to play with his band atLive Aid. This was the start of a thirteen-year period of recording and touring with John.[3]
Morgan co-wrote thetheme music to theITV TV series,The Bill, with bassistAndy Pask.[4]
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He currently[when?] lives inNashville, Tennessee, USA.
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