Matthew Fisher

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matthew Fisher
Occupation	Film Producer
Date Of Birth	Mar 7, 1946(1946-03-07)
Age	78
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

Matthew Fisher Biography

Matthew Fisher is one of the most popular and richest Film Producer who was born on March 7, 1946 in England, United Kingdom. You are most well-known for your performance on A Whiter Shade of Pale (the #1 Procol Harum hit in 1967).

In The Savages, he was with Ritchie Blackmore.

In 1965, his father passed away. This almost led him to quit Procol Harum.

Matthew Fisher Net Worth

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

He started out as a bassist, but he switched to the organ after hearing The Animals.

He also produced albums for Robin trower , such as 1974’s Bridge of Sighs or 1975’s For Earth Below. Both of these albums went Gold.

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Facts & Trivia

Matthew Ranked on the list of most popular Film Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Matthew Fisher celebrates birthday on March 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Matthew Fisher

1. Matthew Charles Fisher is an English musician, songwriter and record producer best known for his association with Procol Harum.
2. He started playing in bands in his teens, playing bass guitar, and later on, the Hammond M102 organ.
3. In 1967, he joined Procol Harum and played the Hammond organ on their single “A Whiter Shade of Pale”.
4. Despite playing a key role in the song’s creation he was not given the credit he wanted.
5. He rejoined the band in 1991 and quit for a second time in 2004.
6. He is credited with a 40% share of “A Whiter Shade of Pale” after winning a court case in 2006.
7. He obtained a degree in computer programming from Cambridge University in 1995 and became a full-time computer programmer afterwards.
8. He played keyboards for Screaming Lord Sutch’s 1972 album, “Hands of Jack the Ripper” and for David Bowie’s tour in 1972.
9. He has produced and been credited on albums which have gone platinum and gold.
10. In addition to his work with Procol Harum, he produced albums for Robin Trower, James Dewar and Tir Na Nog.
11. He also produced an album by the group Prairie Madness and a 12” single called “All Washed Up” by Northampton Band “Magnolia Siege”.
12. He released two solo albums in 1973 and in 1974, and two more in 1980 and 1981 respectively.
13. He also co-wrote and performed on the soundtrack of the 1968 avant-garde film, Separation.
14. He wrote the instrumental “Theme From Separation” which featured on his 1973 album, “Journey’s End”.
15. He performed piano on David Lanz’s instrumental version of “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in 1988.

Why did Matthew Fisher leave Procol?

Nevertheless, in response to his lack of co-writing credits (particularly over “A Whiter Shade of Pale”), being at odds with Brooker, Trower and Wilson (who had all grown up together in Southend on Sea and previously played in The Paramounts), and still suffering from the death of his father in 1965, Fisher wanted to …

How fast is Matthew Fisher?

Fisher, who can also wield a bat and says that he wants to put fifties and even hundreds on the board from lower down the order, estimates his current speed at 80-85mph.

Who played the Hammond organ on Whiter Shade of Pale?

Matthew Fisher , a sometime member of the group, played the Hammond organ on the popular recording of the song. He claimed that he composed the organ parts. In particular Fisher said he wrote the organ solo including the distinctive intro, having taken inspiration from two pieces by J.S. Bach.

What organ did Procol Harum use?

However, Matthew Fisher – now a computer programmer – failed in his attempt to win back royalties. Mr Fisher had claimed a half share of the musical copyright from the 1967 Procol Harum hit, saying his Hammond organ refrain and solo were among its most distinctive elements.

What is the meaning of the Whiter Shade of Pale song?

The general consensus is that “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” is a snapshot of a drunken sexual escapade gone awry. Yet the song defies a specific interpretation, instead conjuring various shades of melancholy which are embellished by the mournful music and Brooker’s pained delivery.