The We Will Rock You Band

Here you can read profiles of the band of We Will Rock You. These profiles are taken from the June 2005 theatre programme.

Elliot Ware - Musical Director

Elliot Ware graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1989 with the Recital Diploma. On leaving, he recorded and released an album "Addicted" and toured the USA and Europe with his band. Most recently, he has worked for the London Studio Centre and at the Donmar Warehouse.

Jeff Leach - Asssistant Musical Director/ Keyboard Synthesiser Programmer

Jeff Leach has most recently worked with Paul Young, Alexander O'Neil and Shirley Bassey and is in demand for TV, studio and album sessions.

Spike Edney - Keyboard

Spike Edney has toured and recorded extensively with his own SAS Band as well as with The Brian May Band, Bob Geldof, Guns 'n' Roses, Elton John, George Michael, Annie Lennox and many others. In addition to innumerable concert and TV appearances he produced the Mercury Phoenix Trust charity concert at London's Shepherds Bush Empire and was Musical Director for the finale at Party in the Park - The Prince's Trust concert with a worldwide TV and radio audience of 120 million.

Neil Drinkwater - Keyboard

Neil Drinkwater has a long list of credits as a writer, recording artist and performer. Artists he has worked with include Phil Collins, Van Morrison, Clannad and Alan Price.

Laurie Wisefield - Guitar

Laurie Wisefield's global reputation has encompassed tours with Joe Cocker's Night Calls tour, Tina Turner's True Stories tour. His work on stage and in the recording studio has included playing with Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Andy Fairweather Low, Fish, Paul Young, Madeline Bell, Meatloaf, Chrissie Hynde and Patricia Kaas. Laurie's album releases include many with Home and Wishbone Ash.

Alan Darby - Guitar

As well as touring extensively with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Robert Palmer, Asia and Bonnie Tyler, Alan Darby has performed with Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Ronan Keating and Burt Bacharach. He has also recorded for Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, Mark Knopfler, Westlife, Marti Pellow, Paul Young, Jon Anderson (Yes) and John Martyn. As a writer, he has recorded a solo album for Virgin Records, written a song on Bonnie Raitt's current album and is now writing music for film and television.

Neil Murray - Bass Guitar

Neil Murray is one of the most highly respected bass guitarists in rock and has played with musicians and bands such as Brian May, Eric Clapton, Sting, Whitesnake and Black Sabbath and has toured throughout the world.

Tony Bourke - Drums

Tony Bourke works in the theatre, television and studio. Recent work has included the West End production of Grease and Late Night with Jerry Springer for Carlton TV. Other West End theatre work includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia!, Which Witch and Moby Dick. He has performed at Party at the Palace, Party in the Park, Children in Need, the Captial Gold Legends Awards and with many other arists including Bucks Fizz, The Three Degrees, The Drifters, The Osmonds, 10CC, Tammy Wynette and Mica Paris. Tony is still very proud to be performing in We Will Rock You after two years.
You can visit Tony online at www.tony-bourke.com.

Gareth Roberts - Percussion

Gareth Roberts has toured with Barry White and Gene Pitney. His West End theatre includes Chess, Hot Shoe Shuffle, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Jerry Springer and Fame.