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'''Ian Russell Wallace''' (b. [[29 September]] [[1946]], [[Bury]], [[Lancashire]], [[England]] — d. [[22 February]] [[2007]], [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]) was a [[rock music|rock]] and [[jazz music|jazz]] [[drummer]], best known as a member of [[progressive rock]] [[band (music)|band]], [[King Crimson]] from 1971-1972.
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'''Ian Russell Wallace''' ([[29 September]] [[1946]] — [[22 February]] [[2007]]) was a [[rock music|rock]] and [[jazz music|jazz]] [[drummer]], best known as a member of [[progressive rock]] [[band (music)|band]], [[King Crimson]] from 1971-1972.


Wallace formed his first band, The Jaguars, at school, before going on to join [[The Warriors (Progressive Rock band)|The Warriors]] with [[Jon Anderson]] in his pre-[[Yes (band)|Yes]] days. (Wallace later played with Yes once in November 1968 during [[Bill Bruford]]'s hiatus from the band).
Wallace formed his first band, The Jaguars, at school, before going on to join [[The Warriors (Progressive Rock band)|The Warriors]] with [[Jon Anderson]] in his pre-[[Yes (band)|Yes]] days. (Wallace later played with Yes once in November 1968 during [[Bill Bruford]]'s hiatus from the band).


From The Warriors, Wallace went on to join Big Sound. In the1960s, Big Sound worked in Denmark, Norway & Sweden as a backing band to Danish Rock Legend Rock Nalle. The Big Sound and The Warriors had been mates, and had gigged together in the Storyville Club, Frankfurt & Cologne, and then in Copenhagen. The Big Sounds drummer & bass player left, and Ian & The Warriors bass player Dave Foster joined the band. When the Big Sound split at the back end of 1967 during a tour of Norway, some members including Ian, moved to London to back other artists including [[Sandie Shaw]], [[David Garrick]], [[Marv Johnson]] and [[Lou Christie]].
From The Warriors, Wallace went on to join Big Sound. In , Big Sound worked in Denmark, Norway Sweden as a backing band to Danish Nalle. The Big Sound and The Warriors had been mates, and had gigged together in the Storyville Club, Frankfurt Cologne and Copenhagen. The Big drummer bass player left, and Ian & The Warriors bass player Dave Foster joined the band. When the Big Sound split at the back end of 1967 during a tour of Norway, some members including Ian, moved to London to back other artists including [[Sandie Shaw]], [[David Garrick]], [[Marv Johnson]] and [[Lou Christie]].


Wallace later joined [[Vivian Stanshall]]'s, [[Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band]], and then The World with [[Neil Innes]] before King Crimson. He appeared on the [[album]], ''[[Islands (King Crimson album)|Islands]]'' in 1971, and on the [[live album]], ''[[Earthbound (King Crimson album)|Earthbound]]'' in 1972, as well as a number of later archival releases. In May 1972, at the end of a [[United States|U.S.]] tour, he and fellow Crimson members [[Mel Collins]] and [[Boz Burrell]] left the band and went to work for [[Alexis Korner]]'s [[Snape (group)|Snape]].
Wallace later joined [[Vivian Stanshall]]'s, [[Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band]], and then The World with [[Neil Innes]] before King Crimson. He appeared on the [[album]], ''[[Islands (King Crimson album)|Islands]]'' in 1971, and on the [[live album]], ''[[Earthbound (King Crimson album)|Earthbound]]'' in 1972, as well as a number of later archival releases. In May 1972, at the end of a [[United States|U.S.]] tour, he and fellow Crimson members [[Mel Collins]] and [[Boz Burrell]] left the band and went to work for [[Alexis Korner]]'s [[Snape (group)|Snape]].


Wallace subsequently worked with [[Peter Frampton]] in 1975. He was invited to join [[Bob Dylan]]'s band in 1978 and worked with [[Ry Cooder]] in 1979. Other notable work included with [[Don Henley]] in the 1980s and 1990s. Wallace's [[recording studio|studio]] and live credits also include [[Bonnie Raitt]], [[Joe Walsh]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Johnny Hallyday]], [[Keith Emerson]], [[Roy Orbison]], [[Jackson Browne]], the [[Traveling Wilburys]], [[Eric Clapton]], Jon Anderson, [[Alvin Lee]], [[Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young)|Crosby, Stills and Nash]], [[Brian Eno]], [[Larry Coryell]], [[Stevie Nicks]], [[Lindsey Buckingham]], [[Steve Marriott]], [[Badger (band)|Badger]], [[Al Kooper]], [[Tim Buckley]], [[Lonnie Mack]], [[Procol Harum]] (1993 tour), and [[Warren Zevon]].
Wallace subsequently worked with [[Peter Frampton]] in 1975. He was invited to join [[Bob Dylan]]'s band in 1978 and worked with [[Ry Cooder]] in 1979. Other notable work included with [[Don Henley]] in the 1980s and 1990s. Wallace's [[recording studio|studio]] and live credits also include [[Bonnie Raitt]], [[Joe Walsh]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[Johnny Hallyday]], [[Keith Emerson]], [[Roy Orbison]], [[Jackson Browne]], the [[Traveling Wilburys]], [[Eric Clapton]], Jon Anderson, [[Alvin Lee]], [[Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young)|Crosby, Stills and Nash]], [[Brian Eno]], [[Larry Coryell]], [[Stevie Nicks]], [[Lindsey Buckingham]], [[Steve Marriott]], [[Badger (band)|Badger]], [[Al Kooper]], [[Tim Buckley]], [[Lonnie Mack]], [[Procol Harum]] (1993 tour), and [[Warren Zevon]].
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For a short time, Wallace formed The Teabags in Los Angeles with [[Peter Banks]] (formerly of Yes), [[Jackie Lomax]] (formerly of [[Badger (band)|Badger]]), [[David Mansfield]], [[Kim Gardner]] (also formerly of Badger) and [[Graham Bell (singer)|Graham Bell]].
For a short time, Wallace formed The Teabags in Los Angeles with [[Peter Banks]] (formerly of Yes), [[Jackie Lomax]] (formerly of [[Badger (band)|Badger]]), [[David Mansfield]], [[Kim Gardner]] (also formerly of Badger) and [[Graham Bell (singer)|Graham Bell]].


In 2003 he joined the [[21st Century Schizoid Band]], again replacing former King Crimson drummer, [[Michael Giles]] and released his only solo album, ''Happiness With Minimal Side Effects''. In 2005 he formed the [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] with [[Tim Landers]] on bass and [[Jody Nardone]] on piano. The [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] released ''King Crimson Songbook Volume One'' in November 2005. In June 2006, the [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] recorded ''King Crimson Songbook Volume Two'' which is scheduled to be released in early 2009.
In 2003 he joined the [[21st Century Schizoid Band]], again replacing former King Crimson drummer, [[Michael Giles]] and released his only solo album, ''Happiness With Minimal Side Effects''. In 2005 he formed the [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] with [[Tim Landers]] on bass and [[Jody Nardone]] on piano. The [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] released ''King Crimson Songbook Volume One'' in November 2005. In June 2006, the [[Crimson Jazz Trio]] recorded ''King Crimson Songbook Volume Two'' which is scheduled to be released in early 2009.


On [[August 10]] [[2006]], Wallace was diagnosed with [[esophageal cancer]]. He chronicled his illness in his online blog in the hope his story would encourage others with similar symptoms to pursue treatment. He died, aged 60, with his wife, Marjorie Pomeroy, at his side.<ref>[http://www.crimsonjazztrio.com/Ian_Wallace.15.0.html?&no_cache=1&tx_eeblog%5Bpointer%5D=0&tx_eeblog%5BshowUid%5D=378 Crimson Jazz Trio]</ref>
On [[10]] [[2006]], Wallace was diagnosed with [[esophageal cancer]]. He chronicled his illness in his online blog in the hope his story would encourage others with similar symptoms to pursue treatment. He died, aged 60, with his wife, Marjorie Pomeroy, at his side.<ref>[http://www.crimsonjazztrio.com/Ian_Wallace.15.0.html?&no_cache=1&tx_eeblog%5Bpointer%5D=0&tx_eeblog%5BshowUid%5D=378 Crimson Jazz Trio]</ref>


== Selective Discography==
== Selective Discography==

Revision as of 13:52, 2 April 2009

Ian Wallace

Ian Russell Wallace (29 September 1946 — 22 February 2007) was a rock and jazz drummer, best known as a member of progressive rock band, King Crimson from 1971-1972.

Wallace formed his first band, The Jaguars, at school, before going on to join The Warriors with Jon Anderson in his pre-Yes days. (Wallace later played with Yes once in November 1968 during Bill Bruford's hiatus from the band).

From The Warriors, Wallace went on to join Big Sound. In the 1960s, Big Sound worked in Denmark, Norway and Sweden as a backing band to Danish rock musician Nalle. The Big Sound and The Warriors had been mates, and had gigged together in the Storyville Club, Frankfurt, Cologne and Copenhagen. The Big Sound's drummer and bass player left, and Ian & The Warriors bass player Dave Foster joined the band. When the Big Sound split at the back end of 1967 during a tour of Norway, some members including Ian, moved to London to back other artists including Sandie Shaw, David Garrick, Marv Johnson and Lou Christie.

Wallace later joined Vivian Stanshall's, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, and then The World with Neil Innes before King Crimson. He appeared on the album, Islands in 1971, and on the live album, Earthbound in 1972, as well as a number of later archival releases. In May 1972, at the end of a U.S. tour, he and fellow Crimson members Mel Collins and Boz Burrell left the band and went to work for Alexis Korner's Snape.

Wallace subsequently worked with Peter Frampton in 1975. He was invited to join Bob Dylan's band in 1978 and worked with Ry Cooder in 1979. Other notable work included with Don Henley in the 1980s and 1990s. Wallace's studio and live credits also include Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Bob Dylan, Johnny Hallyday, Keith Emerson, Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, the Traveling Wilburys, Eric Clapton, Jon Anderson, Alvin Lee, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Brian Eno, Larry Coryell, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Steve Marriott, Badger, Al Kooper, Tim Buckley, Lonnie Mack, Procol Harum (1993 tour), and Warren Zevon.

For a short time, Wallace formed The Teabags in Los Angeles with Peter Banks (formerly of Yes), Jackie Lomax (formerly of Badger), David Mansfield, Kim Gardner (also formerly of Badger) and Graham Bell.

In 2003, he joined the 21st Century Schizoid Band, again replacing former King Crimson drummer, Michael Giles and released his only solo album, Happiness With Minimal Side Effects. In 2005 he formed the Crimson Jazz Trio with Tim Landers on bass and Jody Nardone on piano. The Crimson Jazz Trio released King Crimson Songbook Volume One in November 2005. In June 2006, the Crimson Jazz Trio recorded King Crimson Songbook Volume Two which is scheduled to be released in early 2009.

On 10 August 2006, Wallace was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He chronicled his illness in his online blog in the hope his story would encourage others with similar symptoms to pursue treatment. He died, aged 60, with his wife, Marjorie Pomeroy, at his side.[1]

Selective Discography

Notes

  1. ^ Crimson Jazz Trio
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