Bryn Haworth

Bryn Haworth (born 29 July 1948) is a British Christian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pioneer of Jesus music in mainstream rock.

His father was a maths teacher and he attended the secondary school where his father taught, Darwen Technical College[7] His main musical influence, however, was his mother, who would often buy the latest 78 releases by such artists as Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilson and Little Richard as well as classical records[8] At the age of 11 Haworth obtained his first guitar and attended lessons in classical guitar for a year.

As houseband for Atlantic, Fleur de Lys recorded albums with such artists as Isaac Hayes, Dave Porter and Barney Kessel.

The band had a residency at London's The Speakeasy Club and on one occasion Haworth enjoyed a jam-session, playing "Red House", on stage with Jimi Hendrix.

Returning to the UK in 1973, Bryn lived with Sally in a remote cottage in North Wales before being signed to Island Records for whom he made his debut solo album Let the Days Go By.

During this period he made numerous radio and TV appearances, and toured extensively in UK and Europe supporting such artists as Traffic, Bad Company, Gallagher and Lyle and Fairport Convention.

His prowess as a guitarist was recognised by Alexis Korner who played Bryn's records on his wonderfully eclectic BBC programme.

Haworth has recorded with a number of well known musicians including Chris de Burgh, Joan Armatrading, Ian Matthews and Gerry Rafferty (on five of his albums, but notably on On a Wing and a Prayer, Over My Head and Another World).

Haworth also has a long song-writing pedigree and has had several of his compositions recorded by other artists including Lulu, Sandy Denny and Mary Black (for the latter on her 1999 album Speaking with the Angel).

The CD Water From The Rock, a compilation of faith tracks, was the first release on Haworth's own new record label, "Bella Music Ltd".

Other musicians include Henry Spinetti on drums, Dave Bronze on bass, Mark Edwards on keyboards and Mal Pope on backing vocals.

[14][15] In March 2024 Haworth re-recorded the song "All I Need Is a Home", originally recorded for his 1974 debut album Let the Days Go By, and produced a video, with international film director Nigel Walk, to help raise awareness of homelessness.

Bryn Haworth - publicity photograph