Jay Darlington
British keyboardist
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Jay Peter Darlington (born 3 May 1968) is an English keyboardist, best known as a member of Kula Shaker.[1] He went on to work as a touring member of Oasis, was part of Totnes, Devon based prog band Magic Bus,[2] and re-joined Kula Shaker in late 2022 as a full time member, during the recording of their seventh album, Natural Magick, replacing Harry Broadbent.
3 May 1968
Jay Darlington | |
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Darlington performing with Kula Shaker in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Shroud, Gandalf, Jesus |
| Born | Jay Peter Darlington 3 May 1968 Sidcup, Greater London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Member of | Kula Shaker |
| Formerly of | |
History
Darlington attended Oxted County Senior School in Oxted, Surrey, England.[3] He joined Kula Shaker as an organ player in 1994 and stayed with the band until their initial split in 1999. He didn't re-join the band when they reformed in 2004, and was replaced by Harry Broadbent during his absence.
In 2002, Darlington joined Oasis as a touring member. He toured with the band up until their last tour in the summer of 2009. He also played in a Les Fleur de Lys reunion gig,[4] and joined prog band Magic Bus.[2]
In December 2022 he rejoined Kula Shaker.[5]
Discography
Kula Shaker
- K (1996)
- Summer Sun EP (1997)
- Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts (1999)
- Natural Magick (2024)
Oasis
- iTunes Live: London Festival (2009)
- Dig Out Your Soul (2008) - on the track "Falling Down"
Magic Bus
- Magic Bus (2010)
- Transmission from Sogmore's Garden (2014)
- Phillip The Egg (2017)
- The Earth Years (2020)
