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Rock Legend Trades Stadiums for Local Stage
27 Feb
Summary
- Neil Murray, former bassist for Whitesnake and Black Sabbath, joins local theatre group.
- Murray returned to his hometown in the Scottish Borders during the pandemic.
- The Selkirk Musical Theatre Group's production of 'We Will Rock You' is nearly sold out.
Renowned bassist Neil Murray, a fixture in the rock music scene of the 1970s and 80s with bands like Whitesnake and Black Sabbath, is now lending his talents to the Selkirk Musical Theatre Group. Returning to his home in the Scottish Borders during the pandemic, the 75-year-old musician is contributing to his local community.
Murray's career saw him play on eight major albums with Whitesnake and tour extensively. He also had stints with Black Sabbath and the Peter Green Splinter Group, later becoming a familiar face in the West End production of 'We Will Rock You' for over a decade.
