Eddie Jobson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eddie Jobson
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Apr 28, 1955(1955-04-28)
Age	69
Birthplace	Billingham
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Taurus

Eddie Jobson Biography

Eddie Jobson is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 28, 1955 in Billingham, England, United Kingdom. English keyboard player and violinist who played in several notable progressive rock bands, including Roxy Music, Jethro Tull, and Yes.

He also played with Frank Zappa from 1976 to 1977.

Edwin Jobson (born 28 April 1955) is an English keyboardist and violinist noted for his use of synthesizers. He has been a member of several progressive rock bands, including Curved Air, Roxy Music, U.K., Jethro Tull and Yes. He was also part of Frank Zappa’s band in 1976–77. Aside from his keyboard work Jobson has also gained acclaim for his violin playing. He won the “Lifetime Achievement” award at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards. In March 2019 Eddie Jobson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.

Throughout the 1970s, Jobson continued to perform on keyboards and violin for a variety of recording artists, including King Crimson, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, John Entwistle, Bill Bruford, and others.

He was born in Billingham, England.

Eddie Jobson Net Worth

Eddie Jobson is one of the richest Pianist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eddie Jobson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He met the qualifications for admittance into the Royal Academy of Music, but had to wait a year before attending because of his age.

He also scored films and television shows, including almost 100 episodes of the television series Nash Bridges.

Jobson was born Edwin Jobson in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, England on 28 April 1955. He started to learn piano at age 7, and added violin when he was 8 – he received a Diploma of Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music at the same age, and was playing in an orchestra at 12. At 16 he applied to study at the Royal Academy, but this was denied a place because of his age, so he joined local band, Fat Grapple, instead. When he was 17 in 1972, Fat Grapple supported Curved Air, and shortly afterwards Jobson replaced the departing Darryl Way on violin.

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In 1977, Jobson helped form the progressive rock supergroup U.K.. Initially, the band also included former King Crimson members Bill Bruford (drums) and John Wetton (bass and lead vocals), along with guitarist Allan Holdsworth. However, after their debut album UK (1978) and subsequent tour, Bruford and Holdsworth departed to pursue other musical directions.

Facts & Trivia

Eddie Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Eddie Jobson celebrates birthday on April 28 of every year.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s Jobson also built a successful career as a composer of TV and film soundtracks. He scored nearly 100 episodes of the TV series Nash Bridges (1996–2001). He served as choral music arranger for two 2003 Walt Disney Pictures releases, The Haunted Mansion and Brother Bear.

Was Eddie Jobson ever in Yes?

Yes. Jobson was briefly a member of Yes in 1983 after the departure of keyboardist Tony Kaye. Jobson neither recorded nor performed live with Yes.

Who played Jethro Tull's violin?

ALL ABOUT ANNA. Anna Phoebe has been hailed as the ‘vixen of the violin’ for stunning live stage performances that have won audiences and fans all over the world. Her distinctive gypsy rock sound combines influences from rock, classical, gypsy and Middle Eastern music.

Who played keyboards for Roxy Music?

While an art student in the late 1960s, Eno began experimenting with electronic music, and in 1971 he joined the fledgling band Roxy Music as keyboardist and technical adviser. A rivalry with singer Bryan Ferry led Eno to leave the group in 1973, whereupon he launched a solo career.

Who played violin on out of the blue Roxy Music?

Lucy was first seen by Ferry/Roxy fans during the 1999/2000 Bryan Ferry solo tour, As Time Goes By. She impressed the fans with her command of the violin especially playing Out Of The Blue.

What kind of music is Jethro Tull?

Jethro Tull are a British rock band formed in Blackpool, England, in 1967. Initially playing blues rock and jazz fusion, the band soon incorporated elements of English folk, hard rock, and classical music , forging a signature progressive rock sound.