Artist · from Wakefield · born 1948
William Nelson is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be-Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972. Nelson has been described as "one of the most underrated guitarists of the seventies art rock movement". In 2015, he was recognised with the Visionary award at the Progressive Music Awards.
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The Love That Whirls1 Jan 2005Vinyl
After the Satellite Sings30 Apr 1996Vinyl
Crimsworth (Flowers, Stones, Fountains and Flames)Feb 1995Vinyl
Blue Moons and Laughing Guitars1 Jul 1992Vinyl
Chimera6 May 1983Vinyl
Quit Dreaming and Get on the Beam8 May 1981Vinyl
Northern Dream1971VinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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