Phil Thornalley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Phil Thornalley
Occupation	Bassist
Date Of Birth	Jan 5, 1960(1960-01-05)
Age	64
Birthplace	Worlington
Country	England
Birth City	Worlington
Horoscope	Aquarius

Phil Thornalley Biography

Phil Thornalley is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on January 5, 1960 in Worlington, Worlington, England. Philip Thornalley (born 5 January 1960) is an English songwriter-producer who has worked in the music industry since 1978. He is perhaps best known for co- writing (with Scott Cutler and Anne Preven) the song “Torn” (made famous by Natalie Imbruglia’s cover version, which he also produced) and the number one hits “Mama Do” and “Boys and Girls” for Pixie Lott. He also produced The Cure’s 1982 album Pornography and was later their bass player for eighteen months, producing and performing the distinctive double bass line on their 1983 single “The Love Cats”. In 1988, Thornalley released his only solo album Swamp and joined the band Johnny Hates Jazz as their lead singer, replacing co-founder Clark Datchler, remaining in the lineup until their disbandment in 1992.

Thornalley’s influences are Todd Rundgren, The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Soul and R&B singer Reggie Sears has named Thornalley as his favourite singer and credits Thornalley’s 1988 release Swamp as the main driving force for wanting to be a singer and musician.

In 2010, he wrote two UK number ones: “Mama Do” and “Boys and Girls” for Pixie Lott, and in 2012 the top ten hit “Kiss the Stars”.

In 2016 and 2017, Thornalley toured as bass player with Bryan Adams on his “Get Up” and “Ultimate” tours. He played 53 shows in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Israel and Republic of South Africa. He contributed the song “That’s Rock and Roll” to the Get Up album and “The Last Night on Earth” and “Talk to Me” to the 2019 Shine a Light album.

He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical in 1984 for Into the Gap by the Thompson Twins and released his only solo album (Swamp). in 1988.

Phil Thornalley Net Worth

Phil Thornalley is one of the richest Bassist from England. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil Thornalley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began working as a recording engineer in 1978, at RAK Studios in St. John’s Wood, London for producers Mickie Most, Steve Lillywhite and Alex Sadkin.

Thornalley became the producer for The Cure on their fourth album, Pornography. After Simon Gallup parted ways with the band in 1982, he was The Cure’s bassist for eighteen months. He produced their 1983 single The Love Cats and their first live album, Concert. However, he quit to resume working as a songwriter and producer.

Thornalley has worked primarily as songwriter and record producer for other artists. In 1991, he co-wrote “Torn” (with Scott Cutler and Anne Preven), which later appeared on Ednaswap’s 1995 debut album. Subsequently, he was asked to produce some songs for Natalie Imbruglia, and “Torn” was re-recorded alongside four other songs Thornalley wrote on Imbruglia’s 1997 seven million selling debut album Left of the Middle, and became a worldwide hit single. In 2012, the single was covered by One Direction on their live concert DVD Up All Night: The Live Tour.

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Phil Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in England. Phil Thornalley celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.