Jay Darlington

Jay Darlington
Darlington performing with Kula Shaker in 2024
Darlington performing with Kula Shaker in 2024
Background information
Also known asThe Shroud, Gandalf, Jesus
Born
Jay Peter Darlington

(1968-05-03) 3 May 1968 (age 58)
Sidcup, Greater London, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1994–present
Member ofKula Shaker
Formerly of

Jay Peter Darlington (born 3 May 1968) is an English keyboardist, best known as a member of psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker. He went on to work as a touring member of the rock band Oasis from 2002 to 2009 before re-joining Kula Shaker in late 2022 as a full-time member during the recording of their seventh album, Natural Magick.

History

Darlington attended Oxted County Senior School in Oxted, Surrey, England. 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, and joined prog band Magic Bus.

In December 2022 he rejoined Kula Shaker.

Discography

Kula Shaker

Oasis

Magic Bus

  • Magic Bus (2010)
  • Transmission from Sogmore's Garden (2014)
  • Phillip The Egg (2017)
  • The Earth Years (2020)

References

  1. ↑ "Jay Darlington | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Jay Darlington". Facebook.com. 3 May 1968. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "The Fleur De Lys - Record Collector Magazine". Recordcollectormag.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "Magic Bus". Facebook.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "Kula Shaker on Twitter". Twitter. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2023.