John Francis Lickerish, known professionally as Francis Lickerish (born 11 April 1954, in Cambridge), is a British composer, guitarist and
lutenist
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, and founding member of British art-rock band
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
.
Lickerish was a member of
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
from its creation in 1974 until 1980, and appears on their first four studio albums and the two 'Live at Hammersmith' albums. He is an alumnus of
Finchden Manor, as are fellow Enid founders
Robert John Godfrey
Robert John Godfrey (born 30 July 1947) is a British people, British composer, pianist and a founding member of The Enid.
Early career
Born on the Leeds Castle estate in Kent, England, Godfrey was privately educated in various prep schools prior ...
and Stephen Stewart.
Lickerish appears uncredited as the session bass guitarist on the
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, 18 November 1960) is an English pop singer. She first gained success in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America", which peaked at no. 2 in the UK. In 1983, she received the Brit Award for Best British Female solo ...
song "
Kids in America
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".
After leaving
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
he graduated from
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The university is based on two sites; the City Campus is located in the city centre near Sheffield station, Sheffield railway station, whil ...
, later pursuing a career in counselling, and is a respected professional in the fields of adult addiction and family services, working at
Clouds House,
The Priory and Capio Nightingale Hospital.
After a 20-year absence from the music industry, he formed a new band
Secret Green, in 2006, who released their first album 'To Wake The King' in May 2009.
Lickerish is married with three children and lives in Dorset, England.
Discography
Studio albums
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The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
-
In the Region of the Summer Stars'' (1976) (BUK BULP 2014)
*''
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
-
Aerie Faerie Nonsense'' (1977) (EMI International INS 3012)
*''
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
- Touch Me'' (1978) (Pye NSPH 18593)
*''
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
- Six Pieces'' (1979) (Pye NH 116)
*''
Secret Green - To Wake The King'' (2009) (Holyground HG137)
*''Francis Lickerish - Far and Forgot - From the Lost Lands'' (2012) (self-released SG101)
Live albums
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The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
- Live at Hammersmith (Vol 1)'' (Recorded 1979) (1984) (ENID 1)
*''
The Enid
The Enid are a British progressive rock band founded by keyboardist and composer Robert John Godfrey. Godfrey received his main musical education from The Royal College of Music. He is previously known for his work with Barclay James Harvest ...
- Live at Hammersmith (Vol 2)'' (Recorded 1979) (1984) (ENID 2)
References
Sources
Official website of Francis LickerishCapio HouseDiscography
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1955 births
Living people
Musicians from Cambridge
Alumni of Sheffield Hallam University
The Enid members
Secret Green members