Deep End (band)

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Deep End was a short-lived supergroup founded by guitarist Pete Townshend of the Who and featuring David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.<ref name="Mabbett-3">Template:Cite book</ref> The group also included drummer Simon Phillips, bassist Chucho Merchan, percussionist Jody Linscott, keyboardist John 'Rabbit' Bundrick, harmonica player Peter Hope Evans, vocalists Billy Nicholls, Cleveland Watkiss, Chyna, and a brass ensemble called the Kick Horns.<ref name="Mabbett-3" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Performance history

In 1985, the group performed two concerts for the Double O charity at London's Brixton Academy (a third was cancelled due to poor ticket sales).<ref name="Mabbett-2">Template:Cite book</ref> The concerts were later released as the albums Deep End Live! (1986) and Live: Brixton Academy '85 (2004).<ref name="Mabbett-3" /> The band also performed a concert at the MIDEM trade fair in France and appeared on The Tube.<ref name="Mabbett-2" /> Townshend's daughter Emma performed as a guest vocalist at the London concerts.<ref name="Mabbett-2" />

Many of the same musicians and vocalists also appeared with Townshend for later tours and performances and also with the Who for selected engagements.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In August 2016, it was announced that a Deep End appearance on the German television show Rockpalast from 1986 would be released on CD and DVD.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Band members

• Pete Townshend – guitars
• David Gilmour – guitars
• Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
• Chucho Merchan – bass guitar
• Jody Linscott – percussion
• John 'Rabbit' Bundrick – keyboards
• Peter Hope Evans – harmonica
• Billy Nicholls – vocals
• Cleveland Watkiss – vocals
• Chyna – vocals
• Kick Horns – horns

References

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