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Bickerton, Wayne	Songwriter and bass player Wayne was originally a member of the Pete Best Three (the original drummer with The Beatles) and then moved into songwriting with his writing partner Tony Waddington. Bickerton and Waddington wrote most of the early music for Bilbo Baggins before Brian started writing himself. Wayne went on to become head of A&R at Polydor UK and then to occupy senior executive positions within the Performing Rights Society and SESAC International.
Blakley, Alan	(songwriter and guitar) Alan was a member of The Tremeloes before turning his hand to song writing. He both wrote and produced "It's A Shame".
Dallon, Miki	(producer) Miki had been a well known singer and producer through the 1960's and 1970's, also having his own performing career in the late 1950's and early 1960's. He worked with Mickie Most (a very famous producer). He produced "Back Home", "Dance To The Band", "Hold Me" and "What's Goin' On" for the band.
Davison, Alan	(record company owner) Alan owned Lightning Records the company that released Bilbo's singles in the late 1970's. Lightning tended to focus on reggae music, rather than pop/rock music that was Bilbo's diet, having had a major hit with Althia and Donna's Up Town Top Ranking, which knocked Mull of Kintyre by Paul McCartney's Wings off the number one UK chart position.
Gordon, Brian	(vocals) Gordon was a member of Brian's first band, before he left school, called Expo. They toured Edinburgh for a year before going their separate ways.
Keiron	Roadie for the band, who hailed from Brighton, replacing Billy.
Martin, Roy	(lead guitar) a member of Brian's first band (before leaving school) called Expo. They toured Edinburgh for a year before going their separate ways. According to Bob Creamer, Roy is still in the music business.
O'Rouke, Billy	Roadie for the band until July 1976. Died early 2001 of cancer.
Oz	Roadie for the band.
Simpson, Drew	(producer) He produced "Dole Q Blues" and "I Can Feel Mad".
Spurway, Henry	(manager and promoter) Henry became manager of Bilbo after they parted company with Tam Paton. He went on to promote Brian and Colin Chisholm in their post Bilbo days as Chisholm and Spence. An article about Henry's life can be found on the articles page or by clicking on the following link. Bet Your Life.
Waddington, Tony	(Songwriter and guitar) Tony was originally a member of the Pete Best Three (the original drummer with The Beatles) with his songwriting partner, Wayne Bickerton. They wrote most of the early music for Bilbo Baggins before Brian started writing himself. Their song writing success encouraged Bickerton & Waddington to set up State Records.
Wight, Tom	(drums) Tom was a member of Brian's first band, before he left school, called Expo.
Wragg, Dougie	Roadie for the band. Died 2004.
Wright, Alan	(bass) was in Edinburgh band Threshold (famous for having Les McKeown as a member prior to him joining The Bay City Rollers) and, according to Alan, he then joined Bilbo Baggins, who had a record contract. However, Brian tells me that he was never a member of the band, although Tam Paton was trying to make it so. He later worked as a session musician working with groups such as M People.

Page Last Updated: 4 March, 2010

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