Happy birthday, Eddie Jobson, keyboardist for Roxy Music.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Eddie Jobson

Edwin "Eddie" 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, UK, Jethro Tull and (very briefly) 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.
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Roxy Music

While still in Curved Air, Jobson became acquainted with Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry as their sisters shared a room in college. Upon hearing a Curved Air performance, Ferry asked Jobson to play keyboards and synthesizer for his solo album, These Foolish Things (1973). Before the recording was completed, he had not only provided the requested instrumentation, but also wound up contributing as a composer, arranger, and performer of all the string parts for the band.

In 1973 Jobson replaced Brian Eno in Roxy Music, where he found himself playing three roles: Eno's, Ferry's (who had stepped up as a frontman after initially playing piano), and his own. Jobson stayed with the band for three studio albums and numerous tours before the band went on an extended hiatus in 1976.

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.

Some of you know how much I like Roxy Music, so heeeeeere we go:

The fabulous Phil Manzanera puts in an appearance:

[Miles Archer]

1. The King Crimson thing is a stretch

He was in UK with Allan Holdsworth, Bill Bruford and John Wetton (Bruford & Wetton wanted to re-form KC, Fripp declined, so they formed UK).

Other than that, he never really had tenure, but...

King Crimson Ends Classic Era With Thunderous Live LP ‘USA’



Eddie Jobson (Roxy Music, Curved Air) was even recruited to overdub violin and keyboards on three tracks.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/king-crimson-usa/