About Mike Burney
Lived 1938 – 2014 (aged 76). Mike Burney was a British saxophonist.
Michael Burney (7 October 1938 – 13 November 2014) was an English jazz saxophonist, most notable for his tenure in Roy Wood's Wizzard.
Early life Burney was born in the Great Barr area of Birmingham, and educated at Bromsgrove College of Further Education. He also worked on a joint project with other Wizzard members called The Old Horns Band. He died on 13 November 2014 at the age of 76.
Session and live work Burney toured, accompanied and sessioned with Chaka Khan, The Beach Boys, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, Memphis Slim, Steve Winwood, Ruby Turner, Adam Faith, Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Dionne Warwick and Matt Monro; covering a range of blues, jazz and big band genres.
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Who was Mike Burney?
British musician
When was Mike Burney born?
Mike Burney was born on 1 November 1938 in Great Barr.
When did Mike Burney die?
Mike Burney died on 13 November 2014.
What was Mike Burney's occupation?
Mike Burney was a saxophonist.
What nationality was Mike Burney?
Mike Burney was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Burney. https://biography.guide/mike-burney/
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