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Deirdre Cartwright

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Deirdre Cartwright (born 27 July 1958) is a British guitarist and composer.

Cartwright was a member of Painted Lady, which later became known as Girlschool; she left to form another band, Tour De Force.[1]

In 1983 Cartwright provided the guitar tuition element of the BBC/PBS series Rockschool alongside bass guitarist Henry Thomas and drummer Geoff Nicholls. In 1989, along with Alison Rayner, she started a regular monthly night at the Vortex Jazz Club called Blow The Fuse.

Discography

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With ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet)

  • Short Stories (2019)
  • A Magic Life (2016)
  • August (2014)

As leader

  • Emily Remembered (2011)
  • Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out (2008)
  • Dr Quantum Leaps (2005)
  • Precious Things (2002)
  • Play (1996)
  • Debut (1994)

With The Guest Stars

  • The Guest Stars - compilation (2006)
  • Live in Berlin (1987)
  • Out at Night (1985)
  • The Guest Stars (1984)

With Tour de Force

  • Nightbeat (1980) EMI Records
  • School Rules (1981)
  • Beat the Clock (1982)

References

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  1. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Girlschool". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
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