Background
Bailey, Derek was born on January 29, 1930 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of George Edward and Lily (Wing) Bailey.
Bailey, Derek was born on January 29, 1930 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of George Edward and Lily (Wing) Bailey.
Solo guitarist, accompanist various clubs, theatres, halls, radio, television, England, 1952-1965. Soloist worldwide, since 1965. Board directors Incus Records, London (founder 1970), Compatible Records, London.
Founder Company Ensemble of improvisational musicians, England, 1976.
Married Joan Burns, May 5, 1964 (divorced 1980). 1 child, Simon; married Karen Anne Brookman, November 22, 2000.