BilboMusic - Brian Spence

Brian grew up in the Clermiston area of Edinburgh, one of four brothers and also a neighbour of Tosh. A naturally talented and instinctive musician, he played in several local bands before becoming a founder member of Bilbo Baggins with Dev and Colin. He was very dedicated to their ambitions of becoming a successful band and took a serious approach to ensuring everything was 'just right' on stage. In the early days he was best known as being the bald one - on stage he would sometimes give a 'mean and moody' staring performance but at other times would joke around with the rest of the band.

Brian was always interested in creating a fresh look for the band and often came up with new ideas for a good image (although he probably would not own up to the lycra and perms). Following Dev's departure Brian became the main guitarist and soon the group's songwriter. Brian was always popular with their fans and after saying in a profile of the band that he liked marshmallows he had an almost constant supply. Brian is the only former BB member to still be working as a musician. Over the years he has released 2 solo albums, written and staged the musical MacGregor's Trap, released the excellent 'Postcards' album with The Wish and been involved in many other projects. (For more up to date information go to Spence Music)

To find out what Brian is doing now go to Bilbo Today.

The information collected below is from various promotional information sheets. Sometimes the information conflicts, i.e. year of birth, eye colour, etc.

Name	Brian Spence
Birthdate	7th February 1955 (or 1953)
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Height	5' 8" or 5' 7 1/2"
Eyes	Bloodshot! or Blue or Greeny Blue
Hair	Brown or Fair
Weight	9st 9lb
Home	Edinburgh
Instrument played	Piano, guitar, accordion, harmonies
Musical Education	Self-taught
Early Musical Influences	The Beatles, Rolling Stones
Favourite Records	"Albatross" - Fleetwood Mac "Something In The Air" - Thunderclap Newman
First appearance	Bus shelter in Edinburgh
Biggest break	Forming Bilbo Baggins
Hobbies	Eating ... then dieting! Reading (nonfiction)
Favourite composer	John Lennon
Dislikes	Long, wide trousers, Receptions, Shaking Hands Talking about the Weather Domineering Personalities
Likes	Bald women, Frisbeeing, Cheese on Toast, Sun, Marshmallows
Favourite Films	The Exorcist, Close Encounters
Favourite TV Programmes	Top Of The Pops, Tomorrow's World, Whistle Test, I Claudius
Favourite Personality	Derek Jacobi, John Hurt
Favourite food	MacDonald's Hamburgers
Favourite Drink	Tea
Ambition	To have my own studio

The source of the above information is from 3 separate documents. The first can be found as part of a press release from Polydor. The other two are also issued by the record companies


Polydor	Lightning

Page Last Updated: 4 March, 2010

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