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Alan Murphy

Alan Murphy

Born: 1953-11-18

Alan Murphy was an English rock session guitarist, best remembered for his collaborations with Kate Bush and Go West.

In 1988, he joined the jazz-funk band Level 42 as a full-time band member, and played with them until his death from pneumonia, resulting from AIDS, in 1989. He also played lead guitar on select recordings by Mike and the Mechanics, including the hit single "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)".

Filmography
Kate Bush: Live at Hammersmith Odeon poster
Kate Bush: Live at Hammersmith Odeon
1981 • Himself
Kate Bush: Live at Manchester Apollo poster
Kate Bush: Live at Manchester Apollo
1979 • Electric guitar, whistle