British violinist and composer, born 20 December 1950, Wallsend, near Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; died 28 August 2014, Bristol, UK (age 63). Nicknamed Stuart "Hooligan" Gordon. Career began with the Northumberland Youth Orchestra, then Short Wave Band. Worked with Peter Hammill, and was a member of The Three Caballeros, and The Shortwaveband, The Korgis, The Incredible String Band, and The Neutrons. Session musician on The Beach Boys, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel, Goldfrapp, Massive Attack, Icehouse, Miguel Bose, XTC,…
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