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Mike Burney
Birth name Michael Burney
Born (1944-11-01)1 November 1944
Great Barr, Birmingham, England
Died 13 November 2014(2014-11-13) (aged 70)
Genres Jazz, pop
Instruments Flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

Mike Burney (born on November 1, 1944, and passed away on November 13, 2014) was a talented English musician. He was especially known for playing the saxophone in the popular band called Wizzard. This band was led by Roy Wood.

Who Was Mike Burney?

Mike Burney was an English jazz musician. He was born in Great Barr, which is in Birmingham, England. Mike became well-known for his skills with the saxophone.

Playing with Wizzard

Mike Burney was a key member of the band Wizzard. This band was very popular in the 1970s. Wizzard was known for its exciting live shows and unique sound. Mike played the saxophone for the band. His saxophone playing was an important part of Wizzard's music.

Musical Instruments

Besides the saxophone, Mike Burney also played other instruments. He was skilled at playing the flute and the clarinet. This showed he was a very versatile musician. He could play different types of music, including jazz and pop.

Later Years

Mike Burney continued to play music throughout his life. He was a respected musician in the jazz world. Mike passed away on November 13, 2014, when he was 70 years old.

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