Geraint Watkins
Biography
Geraint Meurig Vaughan Watkins (born 5 February 1951) is a Welsh singer, songwriter, rock and roll pianist and accordionist. He has backed many notable artists, including Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Roy St. John, Shakin' Stevens and most recently Status Quo. He has also pursued a solo career and issued a number of albums under his own name, with a new album Rush of Blood due in 2019.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - Willie and the Poor Boys
Get back to the Boogie-Woogie/R&B roots with the boys performing classic cover tunes such as "Poor Boy Boogie," "Saturday Night," "Let's Talk It Over," "All Night Long," "Baby Please Don't Go," "Chicken Shack Boogie," and "You Never Can Tell." Also included: a 30-minute documentary, The Making of 'Willie and The Poor Boys'.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Performer
Dave Edmunds --"The Welsh Wizard" - leads his crack band through rocking selections from throughout his storied career. Recorded live at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. Tracks include: "Crawling From The Wreckage", "Fine, Fine, Fine", "I Hear You Knocking" and more.
Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • as himself
Rory Gallagher - voc, g Gerry McAvoy - b Brendan O'Neill - dr Mark Feltham - harm Geraint Watkins - keyb