Jay Bardsley, one of Manchester’s busiest and most beloved bass players has announced that he is to retire from the music industry while he’s still at the top of his game.

Instantly recognisable for his high energy performances in ensembles all across the genre spectrum, Jay was one of the founding members of The Black Velvet Band (that later became The Bedlam Six) and Al Baker’s backing group The Dole Queue. He first reached notoriety as one fifth of the sublime tongue-in-cheek metal outfit FIGMO (under the alias of Captain Beef) then later worked with Robert John’s Keystone Band, Delayed Promise and most infamously the Anglo-Norwegian rock-pop sensation that is Daddy’s Milk.

Debt Records would like to wish Jay the best of luck in whatever projects he chooses to lend his considerable bounce to next. His exuberance and drive will be sorely missed among the musical community.

Photograph © Steve Thorley

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