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John Sinclair

b. 1952

English musician, born 1952

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Born 1952. John Sinclair is an American and British keyboardist.

John Sinclair (born 12 April 1952) is an English keyboardist who has played for bands such as The Babys, Heavy Metal Kids, Savoy Brown, The Cult, but is probably best known for his time in Uriah Heep and playing for Ozzy Osbourne's band. He also is credited with styling keyboard parts for This Is Spinal Tap.

Sinclair is now a qualified hypnotherapist.

Discography

With Heavy Metal Kids Kitsch (1977) Chelsea Kids (1987)

With Babys Head First (1978)

With Lion Running All Night (1980)

With Savoy Brown Rock 'n' Roll Warriors (1981) Raw Live 'n' Blue (2001)

With Uriah Heep Abominog (1982) Tour Instruments - Prophet 5 Polyphonic Synthesizer, Mellotron M400, Hammond B3 with modified 122 Leslie cabinet (Crown DC 300 Amp and JBL 15" speaker) Head First (1983) Equator (1985)

With Spinal Tap This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

With Shy Brave the Storm (1985)

With Ozzy Osbourne No Rest for the Wicked (1988) Just Say Ozzy (live 1989) (1990) No More Tears (1991) The Ozzman Cometh (compilation) (1997) Live at Budokan (live) (2002) Prince of Darkness (compilation box set) (2005)

With Cozy Powell The Drums Are Back (1992)

With The Cult Pure Cult (1993)

With Richard Grieco Waiting for the Sky to Fall (1995)

With Black Sabbath Under Wheels of Confusion 1970–1987 (1996)

With Roadway The EP (2011)

With Dunmore Dunmore

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Sinclair?

English musician, born 1952

When was John Sinclair born?

John Sinclair was born on 12 April 1952 in Wembley.

What is John Sinclair's occupation?

John Sinclair is a keyboardist.

What nationality is John Sinclair?

John Sinclair is American and British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Sinclair

Β· Wikidata: Q2526329

Β· DBpedia: John Sinclair (musician)

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