Andy Duncan Biography

Andy Duncan is swiftly becoming one of the most sought after producers in the Country. He is not only producing the hotly tipped rock band 'Headway 's debut album for V2 records but has also produced Decca Record's Canadian crooner Matt Dusk excellent version of the Bono penned song "Two Shots", which is looking highly likely to be his first single.

It does not stop there; Andy has also co-written and produced a number of tracks on Poloroid's forthcoming album "Silence". This project, for Telstar Record's Decode label includes the title track which was co-written with songwriter Tim Fraser ,best known for his work with Tina Turner.

Until recently Andy was best known for his work as part of the formidable Robbie Williams production team working alongside Steve Power and Guy Chambers, programming and giving his rhythm track expertise . Andy programmed all Robbie's material up until the album "Escapology" including massive hits "Angels" , "Let Me Entertain You" and "Millenium" . Coincidentally he programmed Robbie's first single "Freedom" after working on the original many years earlier with George Michael.

With Andy being so in demand as a programmer /drummer/rhythm track expert, it is only recently that he has found time to take the production reins in his own right .However, he did still manage to produce a number of seminal tracks for the quirky techno blues act "The Alabama 3" , as well as a number of Creation records finest prior to its sad demise.

Andy started work under the fine tutelage of legendary producer Toni Visconti for whom Andy worked for years. At this time Andy was responsible for drums on acts such as David Bowie (Heroes) as well as records for Phil Lynott and Hazel O'Connor.

Later Andy teamed up with fellow Visconti understudy and friend producer Chris Porter, the two working on Wham! and then George Michael's solo material, including the massive "Faith". Andy's rhythmic talents were constantly in demand with other household name producers with the likes of Trevor Horn securing Andy's services on all Seal's albums as well as on prime cuts for Frankie Goes To Hollywood (Two Tribes), The Pet Shop Boys and Marc Almond's 'The Days Of Pearly Spencer'.

During this time Andy still managed jaunts away from the studio to join Simple Minds on percussive duty for several World Tours.

Subsequently Andy was recruited by Stephen Hague for Tom Jon's 'Reload' album as well as New Order's 'Republic' album and Madchester's finest, The Happy Mondays.

Now it seems that Andy is set to work with some equally influential acts, only this time in the driving seat as a fully-fledged producer.