Brian Eno

Brian Eno
Eno in 2015
Born	Brian Peter George Eno (1948-05-15) 15 May 1948 Melton, Suffolk, England
Other names	Eno Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno
Occupations	Musician songwriter record producer visual artist sound designer author political activist
Years active	1970–present
Children	3
Musical career
Genres	Ambient rock electronic pop
Instruments	Keyboards synthesiser vocals bass guitar guitar
Discography	Brian Eno discography
Labels	Island Polydor E.G. Obscure Opal Virgin Astralwerks All Saints Rykodisc Warner Bros. Warp
Formerly of	Scratch Orchestra Portsmouth Sinfonia Roxy Music Fripp & Eno 801 Harmonia 76
Website	brian-eno.net

Brian Eno is an English musician, songwriter, record producer and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica, and for producing, recording, and writing works in rock and pop music. A self-described "non-musician", Eno has helped introduce unconventional concepts and approaches to contemporary music. He has been described as one of popular music's most influential and innovative figures.

Connections

• Eno would go on to produce three of Talking Heads' albums; More Songs About Buildings and Food, Fear of Music, and Remain in Light.

• During the period of collaboration between Eno and Talking Heads 3rd and 4th albums, Fear of Music and Remain in Light, Him and David Byrne would Record My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, released in 1981 and produced by Eno, implementing heavy use of sampled vocals and found sounds, African and Middle Eastern rhythms, and electronic music techniques.

• Eno Would produce and guest perform in David Byrne's next collaborative project, 1981's The Catherine Wheel, musical score for choreographer Twyla Tharp's dance project of the same name.