Derek Bailey

Sheffield, GB

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English free improvisation guitarist from Sheffield (1930-2005). The most radical guitarist in music history — abandoned conventional technique for pure abstraction. Guitar, Drums 'n' Bass (1996). Founded Incus Records and Company collective. Influenced noise, no wave, experimental rock. Uncompromising.

  • Ended
    Dec 25, 2005
  • Born
    Jan 29, 1930
  • Authority
    Fan contributed
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