About William Murray
William Murray was a British photographer, drummer and songwriter.
William A. Murray (2 August 1950 – 30 August 1998) was a Scottish drummer and photographer.
Career
As a drummer in the early 1970s Murray played with acts including Richard and Linda Thompson's Sour Grapes band and Irish progressive folk band Mellow Candle. In the 1970s Murray played on Kevin Ayers's album Whatevershebringswesing, and later worked with Paul Kossoff.
Murray also worked with the British multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, who bought Murray a camera. He also worked for Time Out.
Murray subsequently became a fashion photographer and moved to Dallas, Texas.
Murray died in 1998 in Dublin, Ireland.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Murray?
Scottish drummer, photographer
When was William Murray born?
William Murray was born in Glasgow.
When did William Murray die?
William Murray died in Dublin.
What was William Murray's occupation?
William Murray was a photographer, drummer and songwriter.
What nationality was William Murray?
William Murray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Murray (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Murray. https://biography.guide/william-murray-photographer/
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