About John Mole
Lived 1949 – 2006 (aged 57). John Mole was a British guitarist.
John Mole (25 April 1949 – 1 August 2006) was an English bass guitar player.
Early life Mole was born in Stratford, London.
Musical career A member of Jon Hiseman's Colosseum II, he went on to work with fellow band members Gary Moore and Don Airey. He also played with the UK jazz-funk band Morrissey–Mullen during the late 1970s, and as a session musician, with artists such as Barbra Streisand and John Dankworth. He was the first-call bassist for Andrew Lloyd Webber, appearing on the latter's Variations album as well as the successful Cats and Starlight Express musicals during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mole?
English bass guitar player
When was John Mole born?
John Mole was born on 25 April 1949.
When did John Mole die?
John Mole died on 1 August 2006.
What was John Mole's occupation?
John Mole was a guitarist.
What nationality was John Mole?
John Mole was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mole (musician)
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