Morgan Nicholls

Morgan Nicholls
Also known as	Morgan, M. Organ
Genres	Rock, alternative rock, indie punk, hip hop
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Bass guitar, keyboard, synthesizer, backing vocals, percussion, guitar, mellotron
Years active	late 1980s - present
Associated acts	Senseless Things

Morgan Nicholls is an English musician, member of Senseless Things and best known for performing with Gorillaz, The Streets, Muse and most recently Lily Allen. He released one solo album under the name Morgan.

Career

Nicholls began his career with Senseless Things,^[1] with whom he released four studio albums between 1989 and 1995. He was subsequently involved with Vent 414 until 1997. In 2002, Morgan was involved as a producer on QueenAdreena's Drink Me. In August 2004 he temporarily joined alternative rock band Muse at the V Festival, filling in for bassist Christopher Wolstenholme who had broken his wrist playing football.^[2] He currently contributes backing vocals, keyboards and synthesizers when the band play live, though he is not considered a full member.^[1] His proper debut with Muse came at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee, Scotland. He was the tour director and bassist for Lily Allen on the first half of her 2009 world tour.^[3] He also has been touring with Muse during their stadium tour in 2010.

Discography

Solo

Albums

• 2000: Organized

Singles

• 1999: "Miss Parker"
• 1999: "Soul Searching"
• 2000: "Flying High"
• 2000: "Sitting in the Sun"

with Senseless Things

• 1989: Postcard C.V.
• 1991: The First of Too Many
• 1993: Empire of the Senseless
• 1995: Taking Care of Business

with Vent 414

• 1996: Vent 414

with Muse

• 2008: HAARP

Personal life

Nicholls is the son of Billy Nicholls, singer, songwriter, record producer and musical director.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Muse play supermassive free show". NME. 8 January 2010. http://www.nme.com/news/muse/23467. Retrieved 18 February 2010. 
2. ^ "NME.COM can reveal who has been filling for Chris Wolstenholme....". NME. 17 January 2010. http://www.nme.com/news/festivals/17774. Retrieved 18 February 2010. 
3. ^ "Lily Allen: uncertain smile". The Daily Telegraph. 16 January 2009. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/4223221/Llly-Allen-uncertain-smile.html. Retrieved 18 February 2010. 

External links

• Morgan Nicholls discography at Discogs

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