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Andy Cox

b. 1956

British guitarist, songwriter

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About Andy Cox

Born 1956. Andy Cox is a British guitarist and songwriter.

Andrew Cox (born 25 January 1956) is a British guitarist, was one of the founding members of the ska band the Beat in 1978, and of the band Fine Young Cannibals in 1985.

Career

The Beat Alongside Dave Wakeling, he jointly formed the ska band The Beat in 1978. Some of their notable hits included "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Hands Off...She's Mine" and "Can't Get Used to Losing You". The Beat achieved eight Top 40 singles and three hit albums in the UK before announcing their break up in 1983.

Fine Young Cannibals In 1985 he joined fellow Beat member David Steele and singer Roland Gift, to form pop rock band Fine Young Cannibals. In the late eighties the band (also known as FYC) released singles including "Johnny Come Home" (1985), "Suspicious Minds" (1986), "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" (1987), "She Drives Me Crazy" (1988), "Good Thing" (1989)

Other work In 1988, while Fine Young Cannibals were on hiatus, Cox and Steele released the instrumental house music single, "Tired of Getting Pushed Around", under the name of Two Men, A Drum Machine and A Trumpet.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy Cox?

British guitarist, songwriter

When was Andy Cox born?

Andy Cox was born on 25 January 1956 in Birmingham.

What is Andy Cox's occupation?

Andy Cox is a guitarist and songwriter.

What nationality is Andy Cox?

Andy Cox is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Andy Cox

Β· Wikidata: Q4760559

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