Ian Bairnson
John "Ian" Bairnson (3 August 1953 – 7 April 2023) was a Scottish musician, best known for being one of the core members of the Alan Parsons Project. He was a multi-instrumentalist, who played saxophone and keyboards, although he was best known as a guitarist. He was also known for preferring the sound of a sixpence to a plectrum. In addition to his work with Parsons, Bairnson was also a member of the band Pilot and played guitar on four Kate Bush albums, including the guitar solo on her 1978 debut single, "Wuthering Heights".
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Bairnson |
| Born | 3 August 1953 Lerwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland |
| Died | 7 April 2023 (aged 69) |
| Genres | Soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, saxophone, keyboards |
| Years active | 1968–2019 |
| Website | IanBairnson.com |
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