Nick Graham founder member of Atomic Rooster in 1969 with Carl Palmer and Vincent Crane, went on to make three albums with Skin Alley,
the only British band ever signed to Stax Records in Memphis, Tennesse(1971-74). Subsequently toured with soul legend Edwin Star and in the mid 80’s played piano and keyboards in Phil Manzenera’s (Roxy Music) band The Explorers. As a songwriter Nick has scored several hits most notably a US No.1 in 1988 with “The Flame” recorded by iconic American rock band “Cheap Trick”. In 2002-3 he toured with the Jim Capaldi (Traffic) band, and over the years has performed, recorded and/or written songs with Elkie Brooks, Toyah Wilcox, Sinitta, Leo Sayer, Dave Jackson (Van Der Graaf Generator), Gary Grainger (Rod Stewart Band) Fee Waybill (Tubes), and Joey Tempest (Europe).
Some of the artists Nick Graham worked with in the Glass Trap at Westar Studios;
Jess Roden & The Humans – Recorded & mixed Album of same name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jess_Roden
Jim Capaldi (Traffic) – Jess Roden Album & recording for this track from “Living On The Outside” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhRxCJoo_YE
Paul Carrick (Ace, Mike & The Mechanics & solo) Songwriting
Joey Tempest (Europe) Songwriting
Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) – co-wrote and demo’d “Let her Go” in the Glasstrap https://open.spotify.com/album/7gYY7juDtjapIZ0E27qVRM
Gary Grainger (Rod Stuart, The Humans) – sessions
David Jackson (Van De Graaf Generator) – Recorded and mixed Album “Tonewall Stands” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Jackson_(rock_musician)
Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) co-writing
Jeremy Stacey -(Played with everybody including Noel Gallagher!) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Stacey
Charlie Morgan (Played with everybody including 10 years with Elton John!) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Morgan
Tracey Ackerman – Sang several of my songs including the demo for this – “Our World” by Sonia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5sL6Z1z3pI
Mornington Locket – Saxophone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Lockett
Bobby Irwin – (drums on Jess Roden Tracks) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Irwin
Chesney Hawkes – co writing
Wasp Factory
Kipper The Dog – Children’s books – Theme Tune & incidental
The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show – Radio 4 – Theme Tune and incidental
Red Dwarf for Radio 4 – Incidental
Music for Corporate films
Jump Start Series CD Roms for Kids
