Barry Payne

Barry Payne is a British bass player, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was the founder and principal songwriter of the teenage proto-punk band The Johnny 7 Combo during the mid 1970's. By the end of 1977 (and at just 17) he had joined Wreckless Eric playing bass on Eric's seminal debut LP for Stiff Records. Through the early 80's Barry toured the UK and Europe as bassist with San Fransisco's Pearl Harbour including major support tours with The Clash, Madness, the Talking Heads and the B52's. During the late 90's early 00's he recorded two critically acclaimed LP's for the Rough Trade label with Eileen Rose and two LP's with the Blues artist Bex Marshall, including the award winning 'House of Mercy' album. Numerous TV, radio, live and recording sessions with a variety of other counter culture artists over the years including Chris Jagger, Simon Alpin and Viarosa.
Barry currently fronts his own band, Barry Payne & the Long Shadows as well as playing solo acoustic shows.