Alan George Cartwright

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From Chris Copping 18 November 2008 Hi Roland I just want to be recorded on the following. I have been making copies of my favourite PH live recordings – notably Croydon '76 and Hollywood Bowl '73 – and have come to the conclusion that Alan Cartwright is the unsung hero of such gigs. The way he anchors things down whilst being able to push forward when required recalls such footballers as Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole (to mention Puskás would reveal my age but that's widely documented). It is part of the secret of the band actually playing as a team and being on the same page. As for Mickey's guitar work at the Bowl – I think we'd all like some of what he had! I don't have any contact details for Al so hope this can be passed on. I am proud to have been part of these gigs. CC

HARUM MAN QUITS (from Sounds, 3 July 1976)

PROCOL HARUM have announced a line-up change just before they headline an open air concert at York this Sunday.

Alan Cartwright, bass guitarist, has left the group. His place has been taken by Chris Copping who was originally the group’s bassist before moving to keyboards.

A new keyboard player has thus been added to the group, Pete Solley. Pete was one of Chris Farlowe’s Thunderbirds back in the Sixties and has also worked with Arthur Brown, Terry Reid, Paladin and SNAFU.

He makes his British debut with the group at York. (thanks, Per)

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