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This site is a tribute to Guy Babylon, the talented multi-keyboardist,
composer, Grammy award winning orchestrator and keyboardist for the
Elton John band from 1988 to 2009.
Guy played 1,351 shows with Elton throughout his 21-year career as a
member of the Elton John Band and simply cannot be replaced, either musically or in our hearts.
What's New, September 2, 2010
RIP Guy Babylon, Dec. 20, 1956 - Sept. 2, 2009
Thoughts and prayers are with Guy, Kathy, and their families today and always. Guy will forever
be in our hearts, his memory kept alive and growing through his beautiful
music.
Elton John Band to Back Up Ben in Guy Babylon Tribute!
If you are in the area, be sure to check this out! Ben Babylon and Rock Nation will perform a tribute
to Elton John at the Canyon Club on Sunday, September 26. The show also will serve as a tribute
to Guy Babylon, and to celebrate his legacy, members of the Elton John Band will join Ben in
performing his tribute song to Guy, Goodbye Superman! Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson, and
John Mahon will join Ben in paying tribute to their former bandmate and friend a year after the
tragic loss of Guy. For further
details, check out the article written by
Broadway World.com!
Even if you can't be there, you can pay tribute to Guy by purchasing a ticket to support Rock Nation in his honor! Guy was a big supporter of Rock Nation and a donation would serve his memory well.
Ben Babylon Debuted New Songs!
Ben Babylon debuted some new music recently at the Ventura County Fair, including one song
co-written with his Mom, Kathy Babylon. He also performed Goodbye Superman, and Elenor Rigby along
with Chasen Hampton on vocals. Be sure to check out the video of Ben performing Goodbye Superman
at Yoshi's with Katheryn Keats and her band in July. Ben is shaping up to be quite a seasoned
performer!
If you missed Ben's recent radio interview on the Freeman Michaels Radio Show, you can listen to the podcast. Just visit KKZZ AM 1400.
Ben rocked out with Bob Birch and the rest of the Elton John Band at the 2009 Lupin Hill benefit!
Ben Babylon wows them at Yoshi's in Oakland!
Twelve-year-old Ben continues to wow with his talents with another live performance, this time at Yoshi's jazz club in Oakland as a guest of Katherine Keats. Ben not only can write lyrics and music, and play keyboards with expertise, but he has also learned to be a performer, something he certainly inherited from his parents. Not every musician ever quite gets the hang of performing, and at this young age, Ben certainly has made his mark! For further details of his performance, check out the great review at Broadway World.com.
Ben is also scheduled to perform at the Ventura County Fair at 4:30 p.m. on August 6, and is expected to play some original songs. If you are nearby, be sure to check it out!
More Warpipes Singles Released!
Two great new Warpipes dance hits are now available for download on Amazon, and soon to be available on iTunes. Check them out! Download Back A' Ma Buick at Amazon, as well as Duty to Dance!
And while you are at it, also check out the new single release, What Am I Gonna Do, written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell! It is available on both iTunes and Amazon.com.
Two great new singles are now available on iTunes, "Rock N' Roll Condition" and "Holes in the Heavens." The songs are also available on Amazon - click here for Holes in the Heavens and at for Rock N'Roll Condition.
The songs were written by Guy Babylon, Davey Johnstone, and Steve Trudell, and recorded by the band Warpipes in the early 1990s. Warpipes was Guy Babylon on keyboards, Davey Johnstone on guitars and backing vocals, Bob Birch on bass and backing vocals, Nigel Olsson on drums and backing vocals, and Billy Trudell on vocals. The record was recorded at Guy's studio and was produced and engineered by Guy. The album was released to critical acclaim but sales were cut short when the record label went under.
While you can occasionally find the album on eBay, this is a perfect opportunity for fans to listen to this really great music collection. Check it out today!
Ben Babylon Impresses on the Keyboards!
Ben Babylon, the 12-year-old son of Guy Babylon, continues to impress with his musical talents. Ben recently performed his tribute to Guy, "Goodbye Superman" at the LA House of Blues:
Ben also will play "Goodbye Superman" at a performance on July 8 as a special guest of the Kathryn Keats show at Yoshi's in Oakland. Check out this link for more details.
Ben also recently performed in The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Canyon Club. Watch him play three separate keyboards, just like his Dad!
And here is a great article on Ben from the local Acorn newspaper, check it out!
East End Lights Guy Babylon Tribute!
If you haven't already seen it, a free download for issue 62 of East End Lights dedicated to Guy Babylon is available at the East End Lights web site. The issue includes a reprise of most of the articles and interviews Guy participated in over the years as well as photos and some new articles. Be sure to download it today!
Ben Babylon Week!
Beginning the week of May 17, it will be Ben Babylon Week with Ben answering questions as well as some music and photos. Check out this link for the Elton John Allsongs List Blog on Monday!
More Guy Babylon Music!
If you haven't already, be sure to download the album, "The Best of Guy Babylon," available on iTunes. In addition to this wonderful collection of Guy's songs, you can also download a number of singles that have been released!
Recent releases by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell include "I Gotta Go" and "Safe Place for You." "I Gotta Go" is available for download on iTunes and on Amazon. "Safe Place for You" also is available for download on both iTunes and on Amazon.
More recent releases include Shelter,, written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell. This R&B/soul song is available for download on iTunes and on Amazon.
Tell Me It's Not Too Late is a reggae song written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell. It is availalbe for download on iTunes and on Amazon.
Other recent releases include the jazzy Yabba Dabba Du, written by Bob Birch and Kathy Babylon, and produced and
recorded by Guy Babylon, who also is prevelant on the keys! It is available on
iTunes and on
on Amazon.
The song 3 Little Words is a country song written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell and is available on both
iTunes and on
Amazon.
Hold On is a R&B/soul song song written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell and is available on iTunes and on Amazon.
Love's Gonna Find You is a pop song written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell and is available on iTunes and on Amazon.
Looks Like Love is an R&B/soul song also written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell and is available on iTunes and on Amazon.
I Would Choose You, also written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell is available on Amazon and soon on iTunes.
A great one is the remix of the dance hit, "K.I.S.S.I.N.G." written by Guy and Dana Merino. It is available on Amazon and on iTunes.
And while you are at it, also download "Let Me Prove It To You" written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell, and featuring Ken Stacey on vocals! Available on Amazon and on iTunes.
Guy Remembered Through His Music - Best of Guy Babylon Now Available!
Have you downloaded the new album yet? You don't want to miss a single note on this collection of keyboard
excellance! The collection of Guy's music is titled "The Best of Guy Babylon," and is available for download
on
iTunes. The album features 10 tracks, including a remix of Babylon Bleu, the composition that
won Guy the Keyboard Magazine Reader Tape Contest in 1987, which put him on the map in the
music industry. Eight additional instrumental pieces are included, as well as the beautiful ballad
co-written with Ken Stacey, She Is, and the rocker co-written with Davey Johnstone,
Friction. The remaining tracks include Las Vegas Twister,
Petrushka, Marine Venus No Ocean, Kip Keno, Rosanne, Barth, and Woo Shoo.
Guy will always be missed but will continue to
live on through his beautiful music. While we have all heard Guy's genius as Elton John's
orchestrator and keyboardist, he has composed many pieces through the years and fans can
now hear part of that collection. Don't forget to post a positive review after downloading the album!
Another new single, Take a Chance, is now available to download on
Amazon.com. The song, written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Reggie Burrell,
originally appeared on Nigel Olsson's "Move the Universe" CD which was produced by
Guy at his recording studio. This version is sung by Joanna Pennock. "Take a Chance" will be available soon
on iTunes as well.
A new single, Wait on the Rain is now available on Amazon, and will soon also be available on iTunes.
Download it now!
The song was written by Guy and Kathy Babylon and Rege Burrell, and features Rege on vocals, Kathy on backing vocals, Davey Johnstone on guitar, and Guy on keyboards playing everything else! A pretty and soulful song, be sure to check it out!
Guy isn't the only Babylon with talent. A new single titled, "Goodbye Superman," written and performed by Ben Babylon, is now available on iTunes. An addition version including an orchestral arrangement, also written by Ben, also is available onn iTunes.
The song is a loving tribute to his Dad, Guy, who was so proud of his talented son. And he would surely be proud of this song. Twelve-year-old Ben was just 11 years old when he wrote this song and performed it at his father's memorial service. Assisting Ben in recording "Goodbye Superman" were Jesse Johnstone and Grammy-award-winning engineer and producer Greg Penny, who also worked with Guy when he recorded and produced Elton John's album, "Made in England."
Also check out this video of Ben, who at age 11 performed
"Baba O'Riley" by the Who with the Elton John Band at the Lupin Hill benefit in April 2009.
Ben Babylon "Baba O'Riley from Ben Babylon on Vimeo.
Nigel Olsson Talks About Guy
In a recent interview, Nigel Olsson talks about his career with Elton, touring, music, racing, and about
the devastation of losing Guy. Check out the interview in
The Daily Herald of Utah. A teaser from the interview, "But Guy was a dear, dear friend, and as I say, he was very, very quiet, but he was ...
once he was in the studio or onstage, he was so inspirational to play with ..."
Blast from the Past Circa 1988
Before joining the Elton John Band, both Guy and Bob Birch were part of the band Ashton,
and performed on the group's album Modern Pilgrim.
Pictured below is Ashton: from left, Devin Powers, Zak Starkey, Mark Ashton, Mandy Meyer,
Bob Birch and Guy Babylon.
Yamaha News - Condolences on Guy's passing
Yamaha News posted their condolences at the loss of Guy back in September, just came accross
it and wanted to share the
link.
Remembering Guy with Video Clips from Elton Expo
Below are a couple of video clips from Guy's appearance, along with Davey Johnstone,
at the 2006 Elton Expo in Las Vegas. Elton and the band were in town for the Red Piano
so fans had the opportunity for some Q&A with the boys as well as some great concerts!
This clip involved a question to Guy about orchestrations. Guy's modesty really shows here!
In this clip Guy answers a question about touring vs recording in the studio:
Remembering Guy on his Birthday
We remember Guy today, December 20, on what would have been his 53rd birthday. We hope that he is rocking out up in heaven with the angels as we keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Photos of Guy on JohnMahon.com
John Mahon has added a group of photos of Guy to the gallery on his web site,
www.johnmahon.com. Included are photos of Guy on stage with Elton and the band as well as some candid shots,
including the photo below of Guy with some of his many keyboards. Be sure to check them out.
Guy Video Clips
Check out of couple of video clips of Guy during the spring/summer Face 2 Face tour. Check out
his reaction when Elton sings the wrong verse during Philadelphia Freedom in Columbus, OH!
Guy excels during the opening of Funeral for a Friend in Madison, WI:
Another quick clip of Philadelphia Freedom from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada in fall 2008:
Keep checking back for more video clips to remember Guy.
Red Piano Tourbook Tribute to Guy
The European Red Piano tourbook was altered slightly for the fall tour with a dedication
to Guy.
See the full page tribute photo as well as a page of quotes from Elton and the rest of the band on the Tourbooks page which resides in the Bio section.
Video Tribute to Guy
As Elton embarks on the final Red Piano tour in Europe, a very moving video tribute to Guy is shown before each concert, including a video of Guy's wonderful piece, "Las Vegas Twister." This video below was shown in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The Babylon Family Fund
A fund in Guy's name has been established. Those wishing to contribute can make a
donation directly to:
The Babylon Family Fund
c/o First California Bank
32111 Agoura Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 879-2600
Guy Babylon, the Quiet Wizard
A lovely tribute to Guy by Rich Joline.
The Quiet Wizard
Long after the main event first left the station
You hopped aboard, new genius for the sensation
Davey said let’s go for a ride, who knows how long it’ll last
And more than twenty years on, we were still having a blast
More than 1300 times, all corners of the globe
For a face in the crowd, it never got old
From up on the stage, always a nod and a smile
No matter the grind, it was surely worth our while
The Captain’s wizard, steady over his shoulder
Our hair got shorter as we both got older
Your keyboards made the Cowboy’s words
Float electric in the arenas, you know I heard
With time to kill while the plank was red
A twister was brewing inside your head
Amazed I see your fingers dance
Your gift I watch at every chance
Now there’s one less brother on the bus
The rifle hit your target, stunned all of us
Three more children with an angel above the sun
For an L.A. lady, you were the One
They’ll look for an answer in the empty skies
With stinging tears never far from their eyes
Their wounds will heal but I can say
The blues and the scars will never fade away…
Video Tribute to Guy on EJ.COM
EltonJohn.com has posted a very moving tribute to Guy on its web site, be sure to check it out. There is a video tribute featuring some little clips of Guy talking about family and music, probably shot in 2007, and featuring photos of Guy with quotes from Elton, Bernie and Davey. There is also a wonderful music tribute by John F. Higgins, featuring the top 10 Elton songs featuring Guy.
Elton Dedicates Shows at Royal Albert Hall and Amneville to Guy
Elton gave a moving eulogy to Guy as he prepared to perform the very appropriate song,
Blues Never Fade Away, during the benefit on September 22 featuring Ray Cooper. Here is a
You Tube video , while not the
greatest quality, it is an opportunity to hear Elton's moving tribute song.
In Amneville, France on September 26, Elton again dedicated Blues Never Fade Away to Guy.
Here is what he said:
"This next song is about death and how people are taken from us too soon. Three weeks ago I lost one of my best friends and my dearest colleagues. My keyboard player Guy Babylon died suddenly and it was such a shock and a devastating blow to me and everybody else who knew him. And I'm sure all of you out there have known someone who has been taken from us too soon. And this is what this next song is about and it's called Blues Never Fade Away."
Las Vegas Twister!
For those who would like further evidence of his musical talents, go online to view a video he created, titled "Las Vegas Twister." Guy originally recorded most of the individual parts for the piece in his recording studio at home and edited the video in his hotel room as he traveled around the world with Elton. He originally intended the piece to be a duet between the autoharp (the stringed instrument) and the melodica, which is played by blowing into a tube. He intended the video to be proof he could learn to play the autoharp, which he purchased from another musician while in Las Vegas. The autoharp parts were recorded in Las Vegas. But as he told me, it soon got out of control as he added several other instruments! It is a wonderful piece and highlights his very special talents. The original was recorded more than a year ago but he recently updated it to convert to High Def.
Elton Dedicates Show in Naples, Italy to Guy
On Friday, September 11, Elton performed a solo show in Naples, Italy. He told the audience that the past week was the saddest of his life, after losing one of his good friends, his keyboard player in his band, and dedicated the show to the memory of Guy. While Elton, the consumate professional, gave the audience the show they expected, his mood was somber and he was clearly not quite himself. Here is a You Tube video clip of Elton singing Your Song and dedicating the show to Guy.
New F2F Tourbook Available!
The new tourbook for the 2009 Face 2 Face tour is finally available at concert venues! The program is chock full of photos of Elton, Billy, and their bands. Be sure to check it out at your next show. Some photos of Guy from the current tourbook are now available on the Tourbooks page, which is always available on the Bio page.
Elton John Band Performs at School Benefit!
Guy, Davey, Bob, John and Nigel participated in a benefit for the Lupin Hill School in
the Los Angeles area with a concert at the jam-packed Canyon Club on Sunday, April 26.
The boys were joined on stage by musical friends Ken Stacey, Adam Chester, Billy Trudell,
Rick Astley, Bruce Watson, Windy Wagner, Kathy Babylon, and many others as well as
the Lupin Hill School's Tiger Chorale and Fabulous Fiddlers, and a band
called The Rolling Tones, comprised of students
including Charlie Johnstone (10), Juliet Johnstone (14) and Ben Babylon (11), who are all following
in their parent's musical footsteps. All proceeds from the show and auctions
benefit the school's music and arts programs. This year's theme was "It's Only
Rock'n Roll!" and featured the Rolling Tones playing several Rolling Stones songs, including
Satisfaction and Jumping Jack Flash.
Ben Babylon impressed the crowd on keys for Baba O'Riley while dad Guy looks on:
Ben Babylon on the melodica (left) while Davey jams with Rolling Tones including Charlie Johnstone & Ben Babylon:
For more photos and set list, check out the Lupin Hill 2009 Photos page.
F2F in Anaheim Guy's 1,300th Show with Elton!
Face 2 Face continued Monday night, March 30, in Anaheim, ending the March segment of the
tour, which coincidentally was Guy's 1,300th show
with Elton! WOW! Congrats, Guy!
Check out this review from the
LA Times from the Saturday show in Anaheim!
Guy's 20th Anniversary with Elton!
The summer of 2008 marked Guy's 20th anniversary as a keyboardist in the Elton John Band! His first concert appearance with Elton was a fundraiser in LA in July, 1988, and shortly after he embarked on his first Elton album recording, Sleeping with the Past, and first world tour. Since then, he has performed in concert with Elton 1,351 times!
See a video clip of Guy's introduction
at his first concert as a member of the Elton John Band in July 1988. Seems like just the other day!
A photo array from the early years:
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Check out the Tour Books page for some photos of Guy on tour with Elton through the years, including the most recent tourbooks for the Rocketman 2007-2008 tour and the new F2F tour with Billy Joel! The link resides on the Bio page.
Check out the Archives Page for a new crossword puzzle, as well as historical posts and photos, articles, video clips and the Q&A with Guy from the 2006 Elton Expo in Las Vegas!
Please let me know if you have any suggestions for this site or any materials to add! And keep checking back!
Guy Babylon Final Concert Tracker as of August 2, 2009: 1,351 shows.