Barney Ashworth

Barney was posted to the Band of The Life Guards, based at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. Whilst in the band, Barney was awarded an Associate of the Trinity College of Music diploma, and was promoted to become a Non-Commisioned Officer, holding the rank of Lance Corporal. He was appointed as the band's pianist, playing not only with the orchestra, but as a soloist at many occasions of state. He was also requested to play as a pianist for Her Majesty the Queen on many occasions. Barney also played in a jazz duo, playing at many regimental and royal functions, and was selected as a State Trumpeter. He was also used as an accompanist, helping other musicians through exams and competitions.

Barney has just completed his first album, My Space. It is a collection of songs covering many different aspects from Barney's life. Most of the songs on the album were written in collaboration with Barney's producer Sheldon Conrich, with Barney penning the lyrics and Sheldon co-writing the music. The lyrics to 'My Life My Film' were written by Barney's brother Ben Ashworth, and the lyrics to 'Within Me' were written by Sheldon's brother Simon Conrich, who were both at school together. There is one cover on the album, Spandau Ballet's 80's classic, 'Gold.' Barney and Sheldon have reworked it completely, starting the track with a Rachmaninov-esque piano cadenza!page << 1 2 >>