Twice as Much | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocal duo |
Years active | 1966–1968 |
Labels | Immediate |
Members | David Skinner Andrew Rose |
Twice as Much was a British musical duo, composed of Dave Skinner (born David Ferguson Skinner, 4 July 1946, London) and Andrew Rose (born Andrew Colin Campbell Rose, 12 March 1946, Edgware, Middlesex),Died 8th July 2024, Halstead, Essex
harmony singers who wrote much of their own material. [1]
Their only UK Top 40 success as performers was a cover of the Mick Jagger / Keith Richards composition " Sittin' on a Fence" (1966). [2] The Rolling Stones' version of the song, although recorded in December 1965, was not released on a Stones' album in the US until 1967, and not in the UK (where it again emerged as an album track) until 1969. Twice as Much were managed by Andrew Loog Oldham. [3] Songs that were composed by the duo were recorded by Del Shannon, Chris Farlowe and P. P. Arnold. [3]
In 1972, Skinner joined Uncle Dog, a group including vocalist Carol Grimes. [3] He penned most of the tracks on their album, Old Hat. He was also a member of Clancy. [3] In 1977/8, Skinner toured as the keyboard player with Roxy Music. [3] He also contributed to albums by Phil Manzanera and Bryan Ferry. [4]
Twice as Much | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocal duo |
Years active | 1966–1968 |
Labels | Immediate |
Members | David Skinner Andrew Rose |
Twice as Much was a British musical duo, composed of Dave Skinner (born David Ferguson Skinner, 4 July 1946, London) and Andrew Rose (born Andrew Colin Campbell Rose, 12 March 1946, Edgware, Middlesex),Died 8th July 2024, Halstead, Essex
harmony singers who wrote much of their own material. [1]
Their only UK Top 40 success as performers was a cover of the Mick Jagger / Keith Richards composition " Sittin' on a Fence" (1966). [2] The Rolling Stones' version of the song, although recorded in December 1965, was not released on a Stones' album in the US until 1967, and not in the UK (where it again emerged as an album track) until 1969. Twice as Much were managed by Andrew Loog Oldham. [3] Songs that were composed by the duo were recorded by Del Shannon, Chris Farlowe and P. P. Arnold. [3]
In 1972, Skinner joined Uncle Dog, a group including vocalist Carol Grimes. [3] He penned most of the tracks on their album, Old Hat. He was also a member of Clancy. [3] In 1977/8, Skinner toured as the keyboard player with Roxy Music. [3] He also contributed to albums by Phil Manzanera and Bryan Ferry. [4]