Tyla Gang
| Sean Tyla | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Michael Kenneth Tyler |
| Born |
3 August 1946 Barlow, North Yorkshire |
| Genres | Rock Rock and roll Pub rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Associated acts | Help Yourself, Ducks Deluxe, Tyla Gang, The Force |
| Website | seantyla |
Sean Tyla (born John Michael Kenneth Tyler, 3 August 1946) is an English rock guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter, sometimes known as the "Godfather of Boogie". Best known for his work with Ducks Deluxe and Tyla Gang, he has also played with Help Yourself, Joan Jett, and Deke Leonard, and appeared solo.
He initially toured with Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, but made his first record "Miracles" with a band called Third World (not the reggae band Third World formed in 1973) which was released on CBS in 1970, He also recorded an unreleased album with Maynard Ferguson.
In 1971 Tyla became a roadie with Help Yourself, who based their psychedelic instrumental number "All Electric Fur Trapper" on a fantasy tale Tyla was writing, part of which appeared in the sleeve of their Strange Affair album. He played on Help Yourself's Sounds of the Seventies broadcast and co-wrote "American Mother" on their Beware the Shadow Album. He also recorded part of their fifth album, recorded in 1973, but the album was shelved until it was finally completed and released as 5 in 2004.
In February 1972 Tyla formed Ducks Deluxe, initially with Help Yourself's bassist, the late Ken Whaley, guitarist Martin Belmont and percussionist Michael Cousins. Cousins was replaced by drummer Tim Roper and Nick Garvey also joined. Ducks Deluxe were one of the founding acts of the Pub rock circuit, with more up-tempo, energetic performances than many other pub rock acts. They recorded three albums, one The Old Grey Whistle Test and two Peel Sessions. Ducks Deluxe split in 1975.
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