Biography
b. 12 June 1946, Hatch End, Middlesex, Britain. Folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Roberts’ single achievements have already been overshadowed by his focus on recordings by various other artists. He initial came to open public attention after reaching BBC disk jockey John Peel off in 1967. During this time period Roberts followed the Scaffold prior to going on to sign up for the Liverpool Picture in 1968. He documented his extremely acclaimed single debut House Grown while still an associate from the Liverpool Picture. Originally released on RCA Information in 1970, the record was reissued in shortened type by B&C Information the following calendar year. Roberts documented two further albums in 1971; the stunning solo record Nina AS WELL AS THE Dream Tree continuing the fine function begun on House Grown, while Individuals were recorded using the ill-fated music group of the same name, offering Roberts, Bob Sargeant, Dave Richards and John Pearson. In 1972 Roberts became a member of Plainsong with whom he documented the extremely regardedIn Search Of Amelia Earhart. Then joined previous Liverpool Picture co-workers Roger McGough and Adrian Henri within the Grimms from 1973-76, where time he made an appearance on their last two albums. During this time period Roberts also released two additional single albums, Urban Cowboy and Andy Roberts And THE FANTASTIC Stampede. In 1974, he highlighted in his first stage musical, Brain YOUR MIND, but thereafter focused on session function. He caused Roy Harper, the Albion Music group and Hank Wangford. He documented and toured using the second option designer until 1984, but continuing with additional program commitments, including playing acoustic guitar on Red Floyd’s The Wall structure in 1981. Roberts also offered a singing tone of voice for UK tv’s satirical puppet seriesSpitting Picture from 1983-84. From your mid-80s onwards, Roberts continues to be heavily involved with composing music for film, tv and theater. His flexibility is definitely reflected within the diversity from the programs he offers composed for, which range from tv drama series like the Men’s Space (superb theme music sung by Sarah Jane Morris, ‘I Am A Female’) to Madhur Jaffrey’s ASIAN Cookery. In his capability as composer, Roberts continues to be associated with Z Vehicles, Bergerac as well as the six-part tv documentary series, Where ON THE PLANET Are We Heading?, furthermore to composing music for the films Loose Contacts, A Masculine Closing, Priest, Mad Like, Face, and Heading Off BIG STYLE. He also acted as musical movie director for the Royal Courtroom in Sloane Square, London, through the early 80s. He in addition has performed on countless classes by a prosperity of performers, and because the early 90s offers toured and documented using the reunited Plainsong.
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Composer
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Going Off Big Time | 2000 | ||
Face | 1997/I | ||
A Kidnapping in the Family | 1996 | TV Movie | |
Mad Love | 1995 | ||
Priest | 1994 | ||
Screenplay | 1993 | TV Series 1 episode | |
A Masculine Ending | 1992 | TV Movie | |
The Men's Room | 1991 | TV Mini-Series 5 episodes | |
Far Eastern Cookery | 1989 | TV Series | |
Hard Cases | 1989 | TV Series 7 episodes | |
Thin Air | 1988 | TV Mini-Series 3 episodes | |
Unusual Ground Floor Conversion | 1987 | Short | |
Loose Connections | 1985 | ||
Submariners | 1983 | TV Movie | |
Play for Today | 1978-1983 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
Educating Marmalade | 1982-1983 | TV Series 10 episodes | |
Theatre Box | 1981 | TV Series 1 episode | |
I Want to Be Famous | 1976 | Short | |
Plays for Britain | 1976 | TV Series 1 episode |
Actor
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Emmerdale | 2015 | TV Series | Police Officer |
Spitting Image | 1985 | TV Series | |
Rutland Weekend Television | 1975 | TV Series | Emcee |
One in Ten a Singer and His Songs | 1971 | TV Series | |
The Liverpool Scene | 1969 | TV Mini-Series | Vocals and guitar |
Music Department
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Going Off Big Time | 2000 | music sequencing / musician: guitar | |
Screenplay | 1993 | TV Series music advisor - 1 episode |
Sound Department
Sound Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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I Want to Be Famous | 1976 | Short sound |
Self
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | |
Dennis Locorriere: The Unique Voice of Dr. Hook - Hits and History Tour Live | 2007 | Video | Himself (as The Hits and History Band) |
This Morning | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
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