John Thirkell

John "Johnny" Thirkell is a trumpeter, keyboardist, singer and arranger who arranged all the songs for the song episodes of The Adventures of Gracie Lou. He also sang for the only song, I Am the Music Man.

Biography
Through the 1980s and early 1990s he was on at least one album in the UK Charts continuously, without a break, for over 13 years.

John co-wrote and produced all the songs for the Spice Girls, along with Erwin Keiles, which resulted in them being signed to a major label.

In 2009 he had two consecutive UK No.1 singles with Pixie Lott and was the first person to be inducted into the Musician's Union "Hall of Fame." In 2020 he scored his 25th No.1 playing on BTS' "Dynamite".

He is also known for playing with Level 42 in partnership with fellow 'Brit' and saxophonist Gary Barnacle.

His other credits include work with artists such as Rod Stewart, George Michael, Lisa Stansfield, Jamiroquai, UB40, Cher, Tina Turner, Pet Shop Boys, Swing Out Sister, BTS and many more, along with stints in the Buddy Rich Orchestra and Gil Evans Orchestra, as well as being the producer of the cover band Red Sauce.

Playing for the following songs:

 * Head Shoulders Knees and Toes (on trumpet)
 * Horsey Horsey (on mute trumpet)
 * Jelly on a Plate (on trumpet)
 * All songs (on keyboards)

Sings the following songs:

 * I Am the Music Man (backing vocals)