Kevin Ayers
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: August 16, 1944 in Herne Bay, Kent, England
- Died: February 18, 2013 in Montolieu, France
Biography
Kevin Ayers was an English singer-songwriter central to the Canterbury scene and the birth of British psychedelia. As a founding member of the influential band *Soft Machine*, he helped merge rock, jazz, and avant-garde ideas. After leaving the group, he embarked on a whimsical and eclectic solo career, beginning with the 1969 album 'Joy of a Toy' on the #Harvest# label. His work is characterized by his distinctive baritone voice, witty lyricism, and a relaxed, genre-blending style that incorporated everything from pastoral pop to experimental soundscapes. He frequently collaborated with a wide range of notable artists, including *Brian Eno*, *John Cale*, *Nico*, and *Mike Oldfield*.
Genres
Kevin Ayers Discography
- Joy of a Toy (1969) - Album - rated 4.01/5
- Whatevershebringswesing (1972) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Bananamour (1973) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- The Confessions of Dr Dream and Other Stories (1974) - Album - rated 3.49/5
- Sweet Deceiver (1975) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Yes We Have No Ma帽anas - So Get Your Ma帽anas Today (1976) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Rainbow Takeaway (1978) - Album - rated 3.11/5
- That's What You Get Babe (1980) - Album - rated 2.63/5
- Diamond Jack and the Queen of Pain (1983) - Album - rated 2.45/5
- Falling Up (1988) - Album - rated 2.91/5
- Still Life With Guitar (1992) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Too Old to Die Young (1998) - Album
- The Unfairground (2007) - Album - rated 3.32/5
Members
- Kevin Ayers and The Whole World - Member
- David Bedford - Member
- Mike Oldfield - Member
- Mick Fincher - Member
- Lol Coxhill - Member
- Robert Wyatt - Member
- Bridget St. John - Member