Guitarist
A rare photograph of Beggars Opera from 1972 which was first uploaded on Beggars Opera 1969/1972 Facebook group by Martin Griffiths, from one of the last Beggars Opera tours of Germany.
Martin Griffiths and Ricky Gardiner
Ricky Gardiner at Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles during the Idiot Tour of 1976.
David’s Bowie was on keys and his piano was set up with an electronic pick up and a Lesley cabinet which gave it that tremendous spooky sound. How about that for a prepared piano 🙂
Ricky Gardiner and Gordon Sellar/ Beggars Opera at Brans Hatch live 1973, featuring Ricky Gardiner’s Lombardi Stack.
From David Bowie News – I came across this post today about Ricky’s vintage photos of the Low Sessions at Chateau D’Herouville, Paris 1976 taken on his trusty Nikormat.
There are other great images in the film of the musicians who were there, but this one is especially rare as apparently, according to Tony Visconti, it is the only image there is of David Bowie, Tony Visconti and Brian Eno together.
Ricky Gardiner 1948/2022
It is with deep sadness that we annouce the passing of Ricky Gardiner Guitarist Songwriter/ Composer.
Ricky passed away in his sleep ealry in the morning of Friday the 13th of May. He had been suffering from Parkinson PSP for the last 12 years of his life.
We thank you for privacy at this time and welcome donations to https://pspassociation.org.uk to help to raise awareness of this rare condition.
Love and Light
Virginia and all the Gardiner family
Listen to Ricky’s last work ‘Songs For The Electric’ here: https://www.beggarsopera.co.uk
Virginia Scott’s Back Stage Pass for the Idiot Tour Rainbow Performance.
Iggy Pop, David Bowie at the keyboard and Ricky Gardiner Idiot Tour 1977
Photos: Virginia Scott Nikormat/ Kodachrome.
Ricky Gardiner old passport image from the seventies .
Ricky Gardiner’s behind the scenes shots of the Beggars Opera Spanish tour on his Nikkormat in the early 70’s.
Music: Virginia Aurora Scott
Sad to hear of the passing of this incredible artist.
Photo: Virginia Aurora Scott 1976
Iggy Pop Idiot Tour line up
Iggy Pop Vox
David Bowie Keys
Ricky Gardiner Guitar
Tony Sales Bass
Hunt Sales Drums
Photos Virginia Aurora Scott 1977
Ricky Gardiner 