Nick Garvey

Brendan Nicholas Peter Garvey (born 26 April 1951 ) is an English singer-songwriter and producer born in Stoke-on-Trent. He was a member of the pub rock bands Ducks Deluxe and The Motors. As well as vocals, Garvey also played guitar, bass, piano, oboe and trumpet.

Career Garvey was a roadie for Flamin' Groovies, He left the band sometime after the band recorded their first Peel session in April 1974 and was replaced by Micky Groome.

In 1977, he reconnected with former Ducks Deluxe pianist Andrew McMaster and formed The Motors with Bram Tchaikovsky and Ricky Slaughter. Nick and Andy were the band's joint lead singers. "Airport" was sung by McMaster, "Forget About You" by Garvey. The Motors disbanded in 1980.

In 1982, Garvey released a solo album, Blue Skies. He also worked in the studio with Paul McCartney and co-produced Sunnyboys' third album, Get Some Fun, in 1984.

Garvey was on the music show Never Mind the Buzzcocks in 2001, as a part of the Identity parade.

Discography Albums

Christmas at the Patti — Ducks Deluxe — 1973 Lullaby Of Broadway — Bram Tchaikovsky EP — performer/producer — 1979 Get Some Fun — Sunnyboys — producer — 1984

Singles

"Teenage Head / Lights Out" — Snakes — 1975 "Take A Look Over My Shoulder / The Lion And The Lamb" — solo — 1982