Clive Nolan
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Clive Nolan (born 30 June 1961)[1] is a British musician, composer and producer who has played a prominent role in the development of progressive rock. He has been the regular keyboard player in Pendragon (1986–present), Shadowland (1992–present), Strangers on a Train (1993–1994) and Arena (1995–present), as well as writing lyrics for Arena and producing or co-producing several other bands' albums.
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Born | (1961-06-30) 30 June 1961 (age 62) United Kingdom |
Genres | Progressive rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, writer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboard |
Labels | Verglas |
At the age of sixteen, Nolan became the youngest musician in England (at the time) to gain an ALCM diploma in composition from the London College of Music.[2]
In 1982, Nolan won the cup and two medals at the composers competition in the Cheltenham Music Festival.[2]
Nolan is a music graduate, holding both a BMus and MMus. He played violin, cello and viola, although his main study while at university was composition, orchestration, musical arrangement and conducting.[2]
In 2008 Nolan's rock opera, She, was filmed for DVD in Katowice, Poland.[3] In 2010 the show was again performed in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Since then, Nolan has started the Caamora Theatre Company,[4]