Eddie Jobson
Eddie Jobson (May 28, 1955) is a British violinist, singer and keyboardist.
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Early career
Jobson played in bands as Fat Grapple, Curved Air and Roxy Music. He also contributed performances on King Crimson's "USA" album and several solo albums by members of Roxy Music, The Who and Deep Purple
Frank Zappa
Eddie caught Frank's attention when his band Roxy Music opened for Zappa at the Mecca Auditorium, Milwaukee in November 1975. FZ asked Jobson to accompany the Mothers Of Invention the following month for a week in Canada. Eddie guested on violin in Hamilton, and Montreal - all the while playing with FZ in dressing rooms and hotels as Frank assessed his talents - and became a member of the band in 1976. Jobson appeared on the cover of Zoot Allures though he didn't play a note on it. He did however perform on Zappa in New York.
Jobson's musical contributions on Zappa albums
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6
Further career
In 1977 Jobson left Zappa and formed the progressive rock supergroup UK. Terry Bozzio performed drums and percussion on UK's albums "Danger Money" and the live set "Night After Night" In 1980 UK broke up and Jobson briefly joined groups and artists like Ian Anderson, Yes, while pursuing a solo career.
