ABOUT
Guitarist / bass player. Dabble on keys and reasonable singer / good level for backing vocals Gigged a lot in 80s (TransAction) and then again in 00s (Frank and the Twins). Will play almost any style - just happy to be playing with other like minded musicians
Currently playing bass in The Torn Faces and guitar/keys in Frank and the Twins.
- Screen name:
- les428437
- Member since:
- Feb 07 2023
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Very varied across rock, indie/alternative and pop. Del Amitri, Led Zeppelin, U2, Travis, Be Bop Deluxe, REM, Teenage Fanclub, Love and Money, Weezer
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Fender American Elite Telecaster
Gibson Les Paul 50s Standard
Ibanez Roadstar II
Gretsch Electromatic
Parker P-36
Fender Jazz bass
Harley Benton 5 string bass
Washburn Festival Series Electro-acoustic
Cort Nylectric
Line6 Helix LT
Headrush 112
Berrhinger PA
Casio Previa digital piano
Roland VR09 synth
MUSIC
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Be My Downfall (Del Amitri cover) - Les Nicolson
Be My Downfall (Del Amitri cover) - Les Nicolson Year: 2020 Genre: Cover/Tribute
One of a few covers I recorded during lockdown. All instruments and vocals are me - except the drums which are GarageBand virtual drummer
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Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin cover) - Les Nicolson
Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin cover) - Les Nicolson Year: 2020 Genre: Cover/Tribute
One of a few covers I recorded during lockdown. All instruments and vocals are me - except the drums which are GarageBand virtual drummer
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Never Coming Back - TransAction
Never Coming Back - TransAction Year: 1988 Genre: Rock
Original song by TransAction. Written by myself, Roy and Guy from the band. I play guitar and keys on this track.
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Say Feel - TransAction
Say Feel - TransAction Year: 1988 Genre: Rock
Original song by TransAction. Written by myself, James, Roy and Guy from the band. I play guitar and keys on this track.
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Vertigo (U2 cover) - Frank and the Twins
Vertigo (U2 cover) - Frank and the Twins Year: 2009 Genre: Cover/Tribute
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Country Girl (Primal Scream cover) - Frank and the Twins
Country Girl (Primal Scream cover) - Frank and the Twins Year: 2009 Genre: Cover/Tribute
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It's Not Now I'm Lonely - TransAction
It's Not Now I'm Lonely - TransAction Year: 1988 Genre: Rock
Original song by TransAction. Written by myself, Roy and Guy from the band. I play guitar and keys on this track.
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Black Magic Woman (Santana cover) - The Torn Faces
Black Magic Woman (Santana cover) - The Torn Faces
Recorded live in August 2025
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Candy (Paulo Nutini cover) - The Torn Faces
Candy (Paulo Nutini cover) - The Torn Faces
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Substitute cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)
Substitute cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)gwliXdXnIVk
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Long Train Running cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)
Long Train Running cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)sMJAJX2bzaQ
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Run to You cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)
Run to You cover - Frank and the Twins (Video)NyKLr56t6yE
