Jay Darlington

Jay Darlington
Darlington performing with Kula Shaker in 2024
Background information
Birth nameJay Peter Darlington
Also known asThe Shroud, Gandalf, Jesus
Born (1968-05-03) 3 May 1968
Sidcup, Greater London, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1994–present
Member ofKula Shaker
Formerly of

Jay Peter Darlington (born 3 May 1968) is an English keyboardist, best known as a member of Kula Shaker.[1] He went on to work as a touring member of Oasis was part of Totnes, Devon based prog band Magic Bus.[2] and re-joined Kula Shaker in 2024 as a full time member, during their recording of their 7th album, Natural Magick when Harry Broadbent left.

History

Darlington attended Oxted County Senior School in Oxted, Surrey, England.[3] He joined Kula Shaker as an organ player in 1994 and stayed with the band until their initial split in 1999. He didn't re-join the band when they reformed in 2004, and being replaced by Harry Broadbent during his absence.

In 2002, Darlington joined Oasis as a live keyboardist. He toured with the band up until their last tour in the summer of 2009. He also played in a Les Fleur de Lys reunion gig,[4] and joined prog band Magic Bus.[2]

In December 2022 he rejoined Kula Shaker playing a show in Norwich.[5]

Discography

Kula Shaker

Oasis

Magic Bus

  • Magic Bus (2010)
  • Transmission from Sogmore's Garden (2014)
  • Phillip The Egg (2017)
  • The Earth Years (2020)

References

  1. ^ "Jay Darlington | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Magic Bus". Facebook.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Jay Darlington". Facebook.com. 3 May 1968. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  4. ^ "The Fleur De Lys - Record Collector Magazine". Recordcollectormag.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Kula Shaker on Twitter". Twitter. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2023.


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