 Will Crewdson is a London-based guitarist/writer/producer best known for his work with the UK band Rachel Stamp, US singer Johnette Napolitano, Adam Ant and Bow Wow Wow. Will spent 10 years touring and recording with the rock band Rachel Stamp who, at one point, became the only unsigned band to sell out the London Astoria. They also played gigs with, among others, Iggy Pop, Korn, No Doubt, The Tubes and Cheap Trick. Rachel Stamp were renowned for their rabid, glammed-up, colourful following and eventful shows. They had several record deals the biggest of which was with WEA. After this period, Will concentrated on writing and recording with Johnette Napolitano, the former singer with LA legends Concrete Blonde. The critically acclaimed Napolitano solo album Scarred was released on Hybrid Recordings in 2007. He is also collaborating with the US director/writer Tom DiCillo as one half of The Black and Blue Orkestre. In 2010 Will played live, recorded and musically directed for Adam Ant's solo band. Gigs included a sell out show at London's Scala. He also helped organise a tribute to the late Adam and the Ants guitarist, Matthew Ashman again at the London Scala on Nov 21st 2010. Will played lead guitar on the night with the remaining members of Matthew's bands Bow Wow Wow and Chiefs of Relief (featuring Paul Cook from Sex Pistols on drums and Billy Morrison on vocals) as well as performing another set with Adam Ant. As well as these projects, Will has also played guitar for the following: Malcolm McLaren, Tom Jones, Bryan Ferry, Peter Murphy, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Westworld, Celine Dion, Appleton, Pigface, Tyler James, Livan, T-Rexstasy, Billy Bragg and Dragons. See below for Will's complete musical timeline to date: 2013 Peter Murphy The ex-Bauhaus frontman made a special guest appearence at Livan's LA gig at the El Rey Theatre. Sigue Sigue Sputnik  Special guest guitar at SSS Electronic's Cardiff gig. 2012 Bow Wow Wow A 12 date UK tour with the band plus a warm-up in San Diego. 2008-2013 The Black & Blue Orkestre  Writing, producing and recording with writer/director Tom DiCillo (Living In Oblivion/Johnny Suede). 2009-2013 Livan UK, US and European dates including a support in Athens, Greece with Aerosmith as well as US tours with Peter Murphy and Alice Cooper / recording and writing / European TV shows and promo videos. 2011 Lee Ryan  Acoustic show. 2010-2011 Adam Ant MD and lead guitar for UK dates / recording sessions for new album / London Tonight TV feature / scenes for forthcoming documentary feature film. 2010 A Celebration of Matthew Ashman A UK show Will organised with Billy Morrison (The Cult/Billy Idol). He played lead guitar on the night with Bow Wow Wow, Chiefs of Relief and Adam Ant. 2010-2011 Modernless  UK dates / writing and recording. 2008 Bryan Ferry  Session at his studio in West London. 2005-2009 Johnette Napolitano MD and lead guitar for UK and US dates with former Concrete Blonde singer / writing, recording and production for first solo album, Scarred. 2007-2008 Dragons UK and European dates / recording and writing for second album. 2007 Celine Dion  UK TV promotion including An Audience With. 2007 Leona Daly  UK showcases 2007 / TV show. 2006-2007 Yogi  UK acoustic solo dates with the Buckcherry/Chris Cornell guitarist. 2006 T-Rexstasy UK dates. 2005 Tyler James Promo video. 2003 Alexis Strum Promo video. 2003 Pigface  US tour. 2003 Appleton Guitar and keyboards for UK festival dates / TV promotion. 2002 Tom Jones UK & European TV Promotion / promo video. 1995-2013 Rachel Stamp UK, US + European Tours / recording, writing and co-production of two albums / numerous TV appearances and promo videos.
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