Biography
Who is Tim Staffell?
Early life and education
Tim Staffell was born on February 24, 1948, in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. He attended Hampton Grammar School, where he met fellow pupil Brian May during a 1964 concert when Tim was singing in a band called the Railroaders.
Tim and Brian subsequently formed a blues-rock band called 1984 alongside other musicians including John Garnham and Dave Dilloway. In 1965, Tim began studying graphics and drawing at Ealing Art College, where he befriended Freddie Mercury.
Music career with Smile
After 1984 disbanded, Tim and Brian created a new band named Smile, bringing in Roger Taylor as their drummer. Tim and Brian co-wrote the track Doing All Right, which was later recorded by Queen on their debut album.
Tim eventually left Smile and played with bands such as Humpy Bong and Morgan, releasing records like Nova Solis and Brown Out. Decades later, he reunited with his former bandmates to record a revised version of their classic song for the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Design and modeling work
Away from music, Tim pursued a career as a model maker, designer, and animator. He contributed to the BBC television adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and served as chief model maker for the first series of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
Tim also shared his expertise by working as the Head of Construction at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, teaching design and model making skills to students.
Later musical projects
In 2001, Tim returned to the music industry by co-forming the blues and funk band aMIGO with Richard Lightman. The group released an eponymous album in 2003 featuring Brian May on guitars and vocals.
Tim later recorded an album titled How High with Paul Stewart under the name Staffell and Stewart. In September 2021, he traveled to Barcelona to record his third solo album, Wayward Child, alongside his son Andrew.
Birthday and age
Tim Staffell was born on February 24, 1948, which makes Tim 78 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tim shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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