Stoner (bass guitarist)
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Best known as mercurial bass guitar player and vocalist with protopunk rock band Doctors of Madness (1974-1978) and later with post-punk band 'Explorers' which he formed with singer/composer/guitarist T.V. Smith in 1980.
A rare exponent of the bass guitar solo (showcased on Marie and Joe from the Doctors of Madness ‘Figments of Emancipation’ album)
In the late 70’s Stoner played bass with the Sadista Sisters (a “political and sexual cabaret of blasphemy”) incorporating the role of musical director.
Stoner also did studio session work, playing on singles for the band ‘Exit’ and also with ‘Daedalo’, making a 5-track CD ‘Walk inside the Painting’ now using a 5-string fretless bass guitar.
On moving from London to Worcestershire in the late 80’s, Stoner maintained a musical interest, playing with local bands and also gigging with local celebrity, international violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy playing Jimi Hendrix covers.
