Zoot Money
| Zoot Money | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George Bruno Money |
| Born |
17 July 1942 Bournemouth, Hampshire, England |
| Genres | R&B, soul, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Indigo, MPL |
| Associated acts | Zoot Money's Big Roll Band, Dantalian's Chariot, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayers,the Majic Mijits, the Electric Blues Company, Ruby Turner, Brian Friel, Humble Pie, Zoot Money Trio, Good Money, Widowmaker, the Hard Travelers, the British Blues Quintet |
| Website | Zootmoney.org |
| Notable instruments | |
| Hammond organ | |
George Bruno "Zoot" Money (born 17 July 1942 in Bournemouth, Hampshire) is an English vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader. He is best known for his playing of the Hammond organ and association with his Big Roll Band. Inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles, he was drawn to rock and roll music and became a leading light in the vibrant music scene of Bournemouth and Soho during the 1960s. He took his stage name 'Zoot' from Zoot Sims after seeing him in concert.
Money has been associated with The Animals, Eric Burdon, Steve Marriott, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayers, Humble Pie, Alexis Korner, Snowy White, Mick Taylor, Spencer Davis, Vivian Stanshall, Geno Washington, Brian Friel, the Hard Travelers, Widowmaker and Alan Price. He is also known as a bit part and character actor.
In early autumn 1961 Money formed the Big Roll Band with himself as vocalist, Roger Collis on lead guitar, pianist Al Kirtley (later of Trendsetters Limited), bassist Mike "Monty" Montgomery and drummer Johnny Hammond. Their first public performance was at Bournemouth's Downstairs Club. In 1962 drummer Pete Brookes replaced Hammond at the same time as bassist Johnny King replaced Montgomery and tenor sax player Kevin Drake joined the band. Kirtley left shortly afterwards, Money taking over on organ.
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