Bruce Welch

Guitarist

Birthday November 2, 1941

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace England

Age 82 years old

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About

Guitarist and songwriter for The Shadows who wrote several #1 singles such as "Foot Tapper," "The Rise and Fall of Flingle Bunt," and "Please Don't Tease Me."

Before Fame

When he was fourteen years-old, he formed a band called The Railroaders.

Trivia

He formed a spin-off band of The Shadows called Bruce Welch's Shadows in 1998.

Family Life

His ex-fiancee was actress Olivia Newton-John.

Associated With

He served as a musical consultant for a production of the musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story.