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Only a few artists cut such imposing stage presence as John McCoy, also known as Big Bad Bald Bearded Bass Basher. Most people know him from the stint with GILLAN but that gig could be no more than a footnote in McCoy's musical biography which encompasses such diverse styles as fusion, progressive rock and punky heavy metal.

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John McCoy - Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar. Composers include Paul Samson, Nicky Moore, Ian Ellis, Chris Aylmer and Barry "Thunderstick" Purkis. "P.S.." (view cover artwork here) track listing:

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How John Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things' Changed American Music.. pianist McCoy Tyner, just 21, a prodigy from Philadelphia; Steve Davis, upright bass, 31, also from Philly; and Elvin.

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After taking guitar lessons from John McCoy for 2 years, I found John to be an excellent, versatile guitarist of various styles and an excellent instructor. He is very knowledgeable of music and guitar theory, technique of various genres, including Jazz, Rock, Blues, Classical and Spanish Flamenco.

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(Image credit: Getty Images) There has never been a dull moment in Ian Gillan's epic career. "It's hardly surprising," the veteran singer agrees. "My first bands were The Moonshiners and The Javelins back in 1962 - so it's been 45 years since I started."

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John Matthew McCoy (born 9 March 1950) is an English bass guitarist, who is best known for his work with Ian Gillan and Mammoth as well as numerous other bands and sessions since the late 1960s. He also played in British rock trio Guy McCoy Tormé with former Gillan / Ozzy guitarist Bernie Tormé and Bruce Dickinson /Sack Trick drummer Robin Guy.

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Heavy Metal/Hard Rock. Themes: N/A. Last label: Crook'd Records. Years active: 1991-1994, 2011-? Despite common belief, the band was not formed after the demise of Ray Gillen's project Badlands and Mike Starr's departure from Alice in Chains. According to Al Romano in the booklet of Lost Tracks, Sun Red Sun had existed since 1991 with him on.

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There are 7 bands that share the name Mammoth and one band formerly known as Mammoth: (UK) 1. After the split of Gillan in 1982, the bearded John McCoy (bass guitar; 19 stone) recruited session musicians 'Tubby' Vinnie Reed (drums; 22 stone), 'Big' Mac Baker (guitars; 24 stone) and Nicky Moore (vocals; 20 stone and 5'6") for his solo project.

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A showman, multi-instrumentalist (cello, horns, guitar, drums…and upright) and beloved mainstay on the British metal scene since the 1970s, John has anchored numerous ensembles, some under his own name, and most notably in the service of Ian Gillan sans Deep Purple and with the late, great guitarist Bernie Torme.

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JOHN McCOY: "Bass Solo", as a member of GILLAN, 1979.

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Chas Hodges, later of Chas and Dave, was the bass player. Jazz at its best here with Diz Disley, Stephane Grappelli, the bass player unknown, and Denny Wright. John McCoy can just be seen on the extreme left. George Melly visited The Kirk a few times. He is seen here during a concert in 1973. George Melly with John McCoy.

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Wishing John McCoy who was born on this day in 1950 a very happy birthday! McCoy was the

Brandon McCoy, St. John Bosco McCoy looked like the five-star prospect he's touted to be. He finished with 15 points and seven rebounds while leading the Braves in their win over Central..

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He added Steve Byrd on guitar, Liam Genockey on drums and John McCoy on bass, and initially pursued a progressive rock direction, releasing their eponymous debut in September 1978, although they could get a record deal only in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

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McCoy is ranked as the No. 2 player in the current sophomore class. Outside of the two mishaps, he was throwing down dunks and showing why he's a highly-touted recruit. When it wasn't McCoy.