Bill MacCormick (born 1951 in London) is an English bassist and vocalist. He was a member of the bands Quiet Sun with Phil Manzanera, brother Ian MacCormick (also known as Ian MacDonald) and others; Matching Mole with Robert Wyatt and others; 801 with Manzanera, Brian Eno and others; and Random Hold. He also was a session musician with (at least) Phil Manzanera, Robert Wyatt, Brian Eno and Gary Windo.

Bill had finished his musical career in the early 1980s when, after serious clashes and financial problems, Random Hold split up. He later became a Liberal Democrat councillor in London. Lately, he played a bass solo on Manzanera's 2004 album 6PM in the track "Wish You Well", a tribute to Bill's late brother Ian. He is also the producer of the 2005 Manzanera album 50 Minutes Later.

Unrelated Information

Bill is also the webmaster of the Official Genesis website, where is he known simply as "GW".

See also

• Ian MacDonald

External links

• Bill MacCormick - a 1995 interview with Bill for Facelift , illustrating his musical development from 1966 through the early 1980s, with many details from various musicians' activities over the years
• Biography at www.smoothjazz1043.com
• Quiet Sun Main Page at www.manzanera.com with pictures, interviews and more
• Section "R" (for Random Hold) of The Canterbury Discography. Retrieved on 2006-01-03.
• Review of the Manzanera album "6PM"
• 50 Minutes Later - Phil's new album. Retrieved on 2006-01-01.
• Discography at www.smoothjazz1043.com
• Canterbury Music Family Tree
• 801: Listen Now
• Official Genesis Website