Brian Eno is a British musician, music producer, and visual artist known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica.
In 2019, Eno was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.
Eno was appointed a Royal Designer for Industry in 2012, recognizing his influence in the field of design and music.
Biography
Early Life
Brian Peter George Eno was born on May 15, 1948, in Melton, Suffolk, England. He was raised in a Catholic family, the eldest of three children, with a father who worked as a postal worker and clock repairer. Eno's musical journey began early, influenced by his grandfather, a multi-instrumentalist. He attended St Joseph's College in Ipswich, where he developed a passion for American R&B, blues, and doo-wop music.
Career
Eno's professional music career took off in the late 1960s after he moved to London. He co-founded the glam rock band Roxy Music in 1971, contributing to their first two albums, where he was credited as "Eno". His innovative use of synthesizers and tape effects helped shape the band's sound. Eno later pioneered ambient music, creating influential albums such as "Ambient 1: Music for Airports" and "Discreet Music". His work has been characterized by a focus on texture and atmosphere, often blurring the lines between music and visual art.
Legacy
Brian Eno is recognized as one of the most innovative figures in contemporary music, having been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 as a member of Roxy Music. His contributions to music extend beyond performance; he has also been awarded the Royal Designer for Industry and the Frankfurter Musikpreis. Eno's influence is so profound that an asteroid, 81948 Eno, was named in his honor in 2019, reflecting his lasting impact on both music and culture.
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Discography
Nerve Net1992
- 1.Fractal Zoom6:27
- 2.Wire Shock5:29
- 3.What Actually Happened?4:43
- 4.Pierre in Mist3:50
- 5.My Squelchy Life4:04
- 6.Juju Space Jazz4:28
- 7.The Roil, the Choke5:02
- 8.Ali Click4:15
- 9.Distributed Being6:13
- 10.Web6:42
- 11.Web (Lascaux mix)9:49
- 12.Decentre3:26
My Squelchy Life1991
- 1.I Fall Up4:06
- 2.Not to Fail in the Harness5:37
- 3.My Squelchy Life4:25
- 4.Some Words4:33
- 5.Tutti Forgetti3:46
- 6.Stiff3:27
- 7.Juju Space Jazz5:19
- 8.Under5:19
- 9.Rapid Eye4:34
- 10.Everybody’s Mother7:08
- 11.Little Apricot3:38
- 12.Over3:53
Wrong Way Up1990
- 1.Lay My Love4:43
- 2.One Word4:34
- 3.In the Backroom4:01
- 4.Empty Frame4:25
- 5.Cordoba4:22
- 6.Spinning Away5:25
- 7.Footsteps3:11
- 8.Been There Done That2:51
- 9.Crime in the Desert3:38
- 10.The River4:20
Textures1989
- 1.Soft Dawn2:19
- 2.The Water Garden2:49
- 3.Shaded Water3:14
- 4.Suspicions4:11
- 5.Ozone1:40
- 6.Landscape With Haze4:04
- 7.Mirage3:18
- 8.River Mist4:29
- 9.Constant Dreams3:54
- 10.Dark Dreams3:05
- 11.Black Planet2:48
- 12.Night Thoughts3:34
- 13.Travellers3:49
- 14.Evil Thoughts1:56
- 15.Darkness1:22
- 16.Jungles1:56
- 17.Sanctuaries1:35
- 18.Menace1:43
- 19.Suspended Motion3:39
- 20.The Wild4:20
- 21.River Journey11:07
Hybrid1985
- 1.Hybrid6:19
- 2.Distant Village4:04
- 3.Mimosa6:21
- 4.Pond Life3:41
- 5.Ocean Motion5:50
- 6.Midday6:01
- 7.Earth Floor4:50
- 8.Vacant5:00
Thursday Afternoon1985
- 1.Thursday Afternoon (61-minute version)60:56
The Pearl1984
- 1.Late October4:43
- 2.A Stream With Bright Fish3:56
- 3.The Silver Ball3:30
- 4.Against the Sky4:53
- 5.Lost in the Humming Air4:23
- 6.Dark-Eyed Sister4:40
- 7.Their Memories2:57
- 8.The Pearl3:13
- 9.Foreshadowed3:55
- 10.An Echo of Night2:27
- 11.Still Return4:14
Music for Films, Volume 21983
- 1.The Dove1:30
- 2.Roman Twilight3:45
- 3.Matta2:25
- 4.Dawn, Marshland3:00
- 5.Climate Study3:20
- 6.The Secret Place3:00
- 7.An Ending3:45
- 8.Always Returning I4:30
- 9.Signals4:00
- 10.Under Stars4:25
- 11.Drift Study2:29
- 12.Approaching Taidu3:20
- 13.Always Returning II3:05
Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks1983
- 1.Under Stars4:30
- 2.The Secret Place3:30
- 3.Matta4:19
- 4.Signals2:47
- 5.An Ending (Ascent)4:26
- 6.Under Stars II3:23
- 7.Drift3:08
- 8.Silver Morning2:39
- 9.Deep Blue Day3:59
- 10.Weightless4:36
- 11.Always Returning4:04
- 12.Stars7:57
Ambient 4: On Land1982
- 1.Lizard Point4:34
- 2.The Lost Day9:12
- 3.Tal Coat5:28
- 4.Shadow3:00
- 5.Lantern Marsh5:34
- 6.Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills)5:26
- 7.A Clearing4:09
- 8.Dunwich Beach, Autumn, 19607:10
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts1981
- 1.America Is Waiting3:36
- 2.Mea Culpa3:35
- 3.Regiment3:56
- 4.Help Me Somebody4:18
- 5.The Jezebel Spirit4:55
- 6.Qu’ran3:46
- 7.Moonlight in Glory4:19
- 8.The Carrier3:30
- 9.A Secret Life2:30
- 10.Come With Us2:38
- 11.Mountain of Needles2:35
Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror1980
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Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible Musics1980
- 1.Chemistry6:56
- 2.Delta Rain Dream3:29
- 3.Griot (Over “Contagious Magic”)4:03
- 4.Ba-Benzélé6:18
- 5.Rising Thermal 14° 16′ N; 32° 28′ E3:10
- 6.Charm (Over “Burundi Cloud”)21:34
In a Land of Clear Colours1979
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Music for Films1978
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After the Heat1978
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Ambient 1: Music for Airports1978
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Before and After Science1977
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Cluster & Eno1977
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Discreet Music1975
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Another Green World1975
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Taking Tiger Mountain (by Strategy)1974
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Here Come the Warm Jets1973
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Afterlife2026
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Working Backwards: 1983–19731983
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Label
- Record label
- Astralwerks
- Record label
- E.G. Records
- Record label
- Warp
- Record label
- Island Records
- Record label
- Obscure Records
- Record label
- Polydor Records
- Record label
- All Saints Records
- Record label
- Thirsty Ear Recordings
- Record label
- Hannibal Records
Achievements
- Award
- Royal Designer for Industry
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Frankfurter Musikpreis
Groups
- 801current
- MDH Bandcurrent
- Passengerscurrent
- The Portsmouth Sinfoniacurrent
- Roxy Music1971–1973
Played together with
- Andy MackayRoxy Music · 1971–1983
- Andy MackayRoxy Music · 2001
Bryan FerryRoxy Music · 1971–1983- Bryan FerryRoxy Music · 2001
- David SkinnerRoxy Music · 1978–1981 · keyboard
Eddie JobsonRoxy Music · 1973–1976- Graham SimpsonRoxy Music · 1971–1972
- Paul ThompsonRoxy Music · 1971–1980
- Paul ThompsonRoxy Music · 2001
Phil ManzaneraRoxy Music · 1972–1983- Phil ManzaneraRoxy Music · 2001
- Sal MaidaRoxy Music · 1973–1976 · bass guitar
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: B. Eno, Brian Echo, Brian Peter George Eno, Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno, Eno, ブライアン・イーノ
British musician, music producer, music theorist and visual artist (born 1948)
Brian Eno is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, sound designer, author and political activist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica, and for producing, recording, and writing works in rock and pop music. A self-described "non-musician", Eno has helped introduce unconventional concepts and approaches to contemporary music. He has been described as one of popular music's most influential and innovative figures. In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.
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