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James Hamish Stuart (born 8 October 1949) is a Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer, composer and record producer. He was an original member of the Average White Band.
Hamish Stuart joined Paul McCartney's touring group. [1] In 1985 Gorrie released a solo album, Sleepless Nights. The classic lineup of Gorrie, McIntyre, Ball, Stuart, Duncan and Ferrone reunited for one last time at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary in 1988. Gorrie, McIntyre, and Ball then continued in 1989 to record Aftershock. [14]
The guitar line of the song came from Hamish Stuart, while Roger Ball wrote the first part of the horn melody. The song was produced by Arif Mardin.According to Malcolm 'Molly' Duncan, he had disagreed with releasing the song as a single because the song is a "funk instrumental played by Scotsmen with no lyrics other than a shout".
Hamish Stuart (Average White Band and Paul McCartney) – bass, guitar, vocals Gregg Bissonette – drums, trumpet, backing vocals Warren Ham ( Bloodrock , Kansas , Toto , and AD ) – saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards, vocals
Hamish Stuart was best known for his tenure in Average White Band, while Robbie McIntosh had been a member of the Pretenders. Filling out the sound would be Chris Whitten on drums and Paul "Wix" Wickens joining McCartney's wife Linda McCartney on keyboards.
The song was written by Ned Doheny, and Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band. They had recorded the song a year earlier and released it on their LP Shine. The song was the second of four number-one singles on the R&B chart for Khan and was at the top spot for two weeks.
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band are still rolling on tour. Here's a look at what the Beatles legend and his gang brought to D.C. in concert.
Average White Band. Alan Gorrie – bass, guitar, lead and backing vocals; Hamish Stuart – bass, guitar, lead and backing vocals; Roger Ball – keyboards, alto saxophone, string arrangements, horn arrangements