Tymon Dogg
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| Tymon Dogg | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Stephen Murray[1] | |
| Also known as | Tymon, Step Murray | |
| Born |  Liverpool, England[2] |
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| Origin | London, England[2] |
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| Instrument(s) | Violin, classical guitar, keyboards | |
| Years active | 1967–present | |
| Website | TymonDogg.com | |
Tymon Dogg (born Stephen John Murray) is an English violinist, guitarist, keyboardist and singer who is best known for his work with Joe Strummer of The Clash.
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[edit] Career
In the 1960s, he released a pair of singles that have recently appeared on the Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964-1969 box set. In the early 70's he teamed up with a young Joe Strummer and together they busked fleetingly in England and Europe. Tymon was an early influence on Joe Strummer, teaching him to play chords on a guitar among other things. He also played occasionally with the 101'ers, either jamming or as lead performer supported by the band.
After a solo album in 1976, Tymon helped with the recording of The Clash's Sandinista! in 1980. He wrote, sang, and played violin on the track "Lose This Skin". In 1982 he released a 2nd solo album called Battle Of Wills, and performed on various tracks of the Clash's final album with their original lineup, Combat Rock.
In 1999 he joined Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, and they released three albums, playing dozens of gigs across the globe. Tymon has also recorded with Ian Hunter and Ellen Foley, as well as contributing his haunting violin to the Black Hawk Down soundtrack/score in 2001.
As of March 2006, Tymon is currently performing various gigs with his new band called The Quikening.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo recordings
| Year | Album |
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| 1976 | Tymon Dogg |
| 1982 | Battle of Wills |
| 1987 | Frugivores - New Age Songs |
| 1989 | Relentless |
[edit] Guest appearances
| Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
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| 1980 | Sandinista! | The Clash | Vocals, violin on "Lose This Skin" |
| 1981 | Short Back 'n' Sides | Ian Hunter | Violin |
| 1981 | Spirit of St. Louis | Ellen Foley | Violin, wrote 3 songs |
| 1982 | Combat Rock | The Clash | Piano on "Death Is A Star", various |
| 1985 | The Price of Grain | Poison Girls | Violin |
| 2000 | Once Bitten Twice Shy | Ian Hunter | Violin |
| 2001 | Global a Go-Go | Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros | Classical guitar, violin, mandolin |
| 2002 | Give 'Em the Boot III | Various artists | Classical guitar, violin |
| 2003 | Streetcore | Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros | Violin |
| 2004 | Give 'Em the Boot IV | Various artists | Fiddle, guitar |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.strummersite.com/tymon%20page.htm
- ^ a b Harris, Craig. AMG Biography
