Zoot Money

Zoot Money
Birth nameGeorge Bruno Money
Born (1942-07-17) 17 July 1942 (age 81)
Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
GenresR&B, soul, jazz, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active1960–present
LabelsColumbia, Indigo, MPL
WebsiteZootmoney.org

George Bruno Money (born 17 July 1942) is an English vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader. He is best known for his playing of the Hammond organ and association with his Big Roll Band. Inspired by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles, he was drawn to rock and roll music and became a leading light in the vibrant music scene of Bournemouth and Soho during the 1960s. He took his stage name 'Zoot' from Zoot Sims after seeing him in concert.[1]

Money has been associated with The Animals, Eric Burdon, Peter Green, Steve Marriott, Kevin Coyne, Kevin Ayers, Humble Pie, Steve Ellis, Alexis Korner, Snowy White, Mick Taylor, Spencer Davis, Vivian Stanshall, Geno Washington, Brian Friel, the Hard Travelers, Widowmaker, Georgie Fame and Alan Price. He is also known as a bit part and character actor.[1]

  1. ^ a b Eder, Bruce. "Zoot Money biog". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 January 2012.

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