Merrick

Christopher Merrick "Chris" Hughes (born 3 March 1954, in London, England), also known as Merrick, is a music producer and a former drummer for Adam and the Ants. Hughes was educated at Emanuel School in London, and was a member of Adam and the Ants, also producing their albums, Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming. Hughes was awarded Music Week's "Producer of the Year" award for his work on the album, Kings of the Wild Frontier. He co-wrote Tears for Fears' hit song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", and produced their first two albums, The Hurting and the platinum selling album Songs from the Big Chair. Hughes also produced The Electric Soft Parade's debut album, Holes in the Wall, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize, and Propaganda's 1234. Hughes was also a member of Dalek I Love You, is credited as LinnDrum programmer on Peter Gabriel's single, "Shock the Monkey" and co-produced Gabriel's "Red Rain". In February 1994 Hughes released Shift, his first solo album, which was re-released in July 2008.Shift was a tribute to American minimalist composer, Steve Reich. In 1972, Hughes' father took him to London to see Reich's performance of Drumming. Hughes credits Reich as a driving influence in his career.Shift uses fragments of Reich's work and "subjects it to subtle manipulations using the technology of recorded sound." Best known as producer of Tears for Fears' platinum selling 'Songs from the Big Chair' album and co-writer of 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World', Chris has an impressive background as a musician, songwriter and producer. His career began with Adam and The Ants as drummer and producer of 'Kings of the Wild Frontier'. Yielding three hit singles, the distinctive sound of this highly influential album earned Chris 'Music Week's Producer of the Year' award. At db records he worked on the early development of Tom McCrae and The Electric Soft Parade, producing debut albums that were both nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. The first solo release by Chris Hughes - Shift - a re-working of compositions by Steve Reich was originally released on the Fontana label in February 1994 and ws re-issued by Helium Records in July 2008. Chris has worked with many artists including: Adam and the Ants, Tears For Fears, Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Wang Chung, Tom McRae, Electric Soft Parade, Propaganda, Howard Jones, Lloyd Cole, Jon Bon Jovi, Tori Amos and The Tearjerkers.

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