Joshua J. Macrae
Joshua J. Macrae (* 1964 in Tel Aviv ; also known as Josh Macrae ) is a British drummer and music producer .
He was the drummer of Roger Taylor's rock band The Cross , in whose songwriting Macrae was also involved. In the following years he co-produced Taylor's solo albums and he played drums again on his "Happiness" tour. Macraes began working with Queen in 1992 when he accompanied the remaining members as a percussionist at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert . He then worked as a sound engineer and co-producer on numerous albums of the band, including Queens Made in Heaven and The Cosmos Rocks by Queen + Paul Rodgers .
In addition, Joshua J. Macrae worked as a producer, sound engineer and drummer with other musicians, such as Bob Geldof .
Discography selection
As a drummer
- 1990: The Cross - Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know
- 1991: The Cross - Blue Rock
- 1993/2002: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (VHS: 1993; DVD: 2002)
- 2001: Geldof - Sex, Age & Death
As a producer and sound engineer
- 1994: Roger Taylor - Happiness?
- 1995: Queen - Made in Heaven
- 1998: Roger Taylor - Electric Fire
- 1999: Queen - Greatest Hits III
- 2001: Geldof - Sex, Age & Death
- 2004: 46664 : The Event (DVD; various CDs)
- 2005: Queen + Paul Rodgers - Return of the Champions
- 2007: Eddie Martin - Contrary Mary
- 2007: Queen - Queen Rock Montreal
- 2008: Queen + Paul Rodgers - The Cosmos Rocks
- 2009: Queen + Paul Rodgers - Live in Ukraine
- 2010: Kerry Ellis - Anthems
Web links
Joshua J. Macrae at Discogs (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Macrae, Joshua J. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Macrae, Josh |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British music producer and drummer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1964 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tel Aviv |