PHIL
WILSON's first introduction to touring as a professional musician was a
lengthy
tour of Switzerland.
Phil joined Les Gray's Mud in 1998 replacing Wal Rothe.
Prior to this he had played with a number of '60s and 70s bands, including
Brian Poole ,Screaming Lord Sutch and Brian Connolly's Sweet.
Phil has made numerous appearances on TV both in the UK and Europe , he has
also played many of the top venues including the NEC Arena, Wembley Arena,
Hammersmith Apollo and the Sport Paleis in Antwerp.
Phil is a powerhouse of a drummer whose style suits Mud's music perfectly
Keeping that driving beat going and making people stomp their feet.
They just can't help it!
CHRIS SAVAGE'S relationship with Mud spans over 18 years, during this time
he played with Syd Twynham, John Berry and Wole Rothe in The Escorts.
He was initially introduced to the music industry in the Mike Batt/Abba production
of Abracadabra, during which he worked alongside Elaine Paige and B A Robertson.
He has worked extensively in the studio and is credited on many albums, including
Spencer James from the Searchers and many other 60s acts
In1996 Chris joined the Glen Mitchell band who's albums were produced by the
legendary Chip Young (Elvis's Producer) and reached no1 in the country charts.
During these times Chris has always continued to be involved in all things
Mud! and is at his happiest meditating in his Tigerskin creepers.
Chris never fails to keep the band amused on countless long journeys and while
sitting around in dressing rooms with his anecdotes and stories.
MARC MICHALSKI is the newest member of the band joining just before the 2005
Christmas tour, he has been playing bass guitar for over twenty years, working
with the likes of Chris Andrews, Clive Bunker,(Jethro Tull, Blodwyn Pig) and
Andy Pyle (Gary Moore, BB King, Paul McCartney).
A lot of this time he has been studio based, engineering and producing such
acts as Bernie Marsden (of Whitesnake fame).
His no nonsense solid bass playing style fits perfectly with Mud's music.
He has appeared in one guise or another at the SECC, Eindhoven Jazz and Blues
festival, Sports Paleis Antwerp and the world famous 100 club in London.



