Leigh Gorman is a professional musician and producer who has worked at the highest levels of touring and recording. He was the original bass player for Bow Wow Wow and an early member of Adam and the Ants, appearing on TV and films globally. He has produced music in many genres and remixed major artists. Currently, he tours again with Bow Wow Wow and Adam Ant in the US and UK.
1. Leigh Gorman Resume´ Jan 2017
Professional musician and producer that has worked at the highest levels of
touring and recording. Original bass player with Bow Wow Wow and early
member of Adam and the Ants. This involved TV and film appearances all
over the globe. The Bow Wow Wow recorded version of the song 'I Want
Candy' has been licensed many times for film, TV and commercials.
Directly involved in the negotiations and permissions needed for the
effective licensing of the song to the benefit of all band members.
Produced music of many genres including Dance, Jazz, Electronic and Rock.
Remixed major artists and DJ'd in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Currently touring again with Bow Wow Wow and Adam Ant in the US and
UK.
World class bass player. Innovative musical approach. Written and recorded
hit songs.
Film and commercial composer. Arranged for strings, World Rhythms,
Electronica, Pop and Rock.
Wide knowledge of modern production techniques. Skilled Producer/mixer
and re-mixer Recognize and develop talent Work on schedule and on budget
Induce a positive and creative environment enabling artists to bring their
best.
Hit songs in the UK, US and rest of world including 'I Want Candy', 'Go
Wild In The Country', 'Do Ya Wanna Hold Me' with Bow Wow Wow. Studio
owner in London that specialized in underground Electronic music that
crossed over into commercial success.
'Co-Produced, performed and mixed the released version of the song
'Hippychick' with Soho. This one Leigh Gorman mix of the song was
number 1 in the Billboard Dance chart, number 1 in the Billboard Club Re-
Mix chart, as well as number 6 in the Billboard Pop chart, the same week.
Worked with artists such as Malcolm McLaren, Queen Latifah, Morrissey,
Catherine Deneuve, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Gary Kemp (Spandau
Ballet), Snoop Dog and Adam Ant. Performed alongside bands such as The
Roots, The Police, The Pretenders, Queen, The Cure, Duran Duran, REM,
2. Devo, Madness on various stages throughout the world. Composed music
for commercials for Pepsi, Levis, Hyatt Hotels, Hardees, Nike, P and O
Cruises, Peoplesoft.
Composed music score for movie The Tenants.
Recently played The Hollywood Bowl with Bow Wow Wow.
Current Employment: Present
2016 - present Taxi.com A&R consultant specializing in Film, TV and
commercial Pop.
Bass Player - Band Leader Bow Wow Wow
Also from March 2014 - Bass Player – Adam Ant UK Tour April 2014
Recently Performed as DJ at Body English -Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas
and DJ recent Residency at Artisan Hotel Las Vegas
Previous Employment:
2008-2011 Taxi.com A&R consultant
2005-2008 Soundtrack work and composing for 'Wimbledon' and 'The Tenants'
and Advertising Soundtracks
2003 -2006 Toured with Bow Wow Wow
2002 Pre-produced Morrissey comeback album 'We Are The Quarry'.
1998 - 2001 Commercials for numerous clients including Barclays Bank,
Women.com, Carl's Junior, Dodge caravan, State of California.
1997-8 Re-formed my band Bow Wow Wow for touring in US.
Top 10 UK dance charts success. Worked with top London DJ's.
1996 Started I O studios in London.
1995 Produced album with Gary Kemp of 'Spandau Ballet'.
Sony Records.
1994 Produced album 'Paris' with Catherine Deneuve.
BMG Records.
1992-1996 Co-writer and Producer for artist Malcolm McLaren creating
commercials for Mars Inc, Levi's, British Airways, Nike, Coca Cola and
3. Pepsi among others.
1990 -1992 Producer for Tam Tam Records and Warner Brothers Records
developing and mentoring artists, mixing and producing.
1991 Toured US and UK with 'Soho' band.
1988-1991 Started LRG studios in London had success in international and UK
dance, Pop charts Producing and Engineering artists like Soho #6 US
Billboard Pop, #1 US Dance, #1 12 inch, and Silver Bullet #6 UK. Top 10
UK dance chart releases.
Clients Atco Records US, Tam Tam/Savage Records UK.
Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Publishing as songwriter.
1985 Formed 'Wild Beef' re-named 'Atomage
1984 Formed 'Chiefs Of Relief'
MCA Records
1980 Formed 'Bow Wow Wow' with other members of 'Adam and The
Ants' .
EMI Records and RCA Records.
International success with 'I Want Candy' US, and 'Go Wild In The
Country'. UK &ROW
1979 After 1 year joined 'Adam and The Ants' .
Do it Records
1978 After graduating joined Band '57 Men' that later went on to become
'Wang Chung' and toured London South East and Northern UK.
Education
1978 2 x A Levels GCE's in Biology and Physics.
Studied classical guitar and member of school orchestra.
1976 11 x 0-Level GCE's in English Language, English Literature,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce, Electronics,
Additional Mathematics, Human Biology, Statistics.
1971-1978 Age 11-18 Central Foundation Boys' Grammar School, London
1965-1971 Age 5-11 Randall Cremer Primary School, London
Dec 1959 Born London UK