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Michael Walsh: Lead guitar and backing vocals
David Bridge: Rhythm guitar and lead vocals
Tony Cooper: Bass guitar
Carl Fell: Drums and percussion

Founded more than 30 years ago, Sly Fox have firmly established themselves as an outstanding rock/blues band around the North West of England and beyond.

Driving rock and subtle blues tracks are what this band is all about; a solid foundation of classic songs is further enhanced by their own, original electric blues. Four top musicians playing powerful, no-nonsense, maximum rock & blues at its very best.


Michael Walsh - Lead guitar and backing vocals
Michael Walsh

My influences include the work of Blackmore, Rossi, Gallagher (Rory), Moore, etc. General Rock & Blues bands have always been on my stereo at home or in the car. I’ve played in various bands, from straight Rock to Rhythm & Blues and even a Soul Band. All of them were great experiences; just playing it does it for me.  

I’m trying to develop a proper gurning technique for my longer guitar solos (of which there are one or two!).

The greatest moments for me have been the Blues Festivals where the crowd has been appreciative of the music; especially when we’ve been playing songs written by Dave and myself and structured by the band. You simply cannot get a better feeling than that. Well, not on a stage that is! 


David Bridge - Rhythm guitar and lead vocal
David Bridge

Guitarist, singer, song-writer; band web-site, posters and covers graphic designer and implementer!

I listen to a diverse range of musical styles but, when it comes to playing live music, it has to be a four-piece rock/blues guitar band for me. Deeply committed to playing original music, the live gig is where we’re at our best – we turn up the volume, add a dash of smoke, switch on the lights, put on a show and have a real good, foot-tapping, fun night.

 


Tony Cooper - Bass guitar
Tony Cooper

A stand-in-the-corner, shy and retiring bass player? – NOT!

With over 30 years’ experience working both professionally and semi-professionally I’ve played extensively in both the UK and Europe, and I’ve completed several summer seasons with named acts from both television and stage. I’m completely at home in the studio but I come alive on stage and love to perform in front of any audience. Formerly a key member of the highly successful rock horror show ‘Spooky’ I spent many years coming in and out of coffins and was instrumental in the production of the stage show.

I’m an extreme person, not only my bass playing but also in everyday life; if not playing bass with the ‘Mighty Fox’ I can be found skydiving from 14,000 feet, racing quads or motorbikes or some other activity guaranteed to induce fear.

My main musical influences range from Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke through to Bruce Foxton. I rely heavily on Trace Elliott and Fender to make me sound better than I actually am!


Carl Fell - Drums and percussion
Carl Fell To follow...
 

A special mention for the sound and lighting engineers, stage and tour management, road crew and technicians who make life on the road bearable; all overseen, managed and co-ordinated by Andrew Bridge.

Contact for bookings:
Fox Promotions Ltd
07812 588 320
FoxPromotions@sly-fox.org