Hansford Rowe

Who is Hansford Rowe?

Hansford Rowe is a fusion bass guitarist.

Basically a self-taught musician, Rowe played bass in a local New York City band in jazz clubs until he met drummer Pierre Moerlen. He moved to France with Moerlen and became a member of Gong, taking part in their transformation into Pierre Moerlen's Gong in 1977, playing on their albums Expresso II, Downwind, Live, Time is the Key and Leave It Open. In 1986, he appeared on a re-united PMG album Breakthrough and in 1988 on Second Wind and Full Circle Live '88.

In 1994, he was co-founder of Gongzilla with other former PMG members and continues to work with the band.

In 1999 he released a solo album recorded in Quebec and New York City entitled "No Other". The album was recorded with long-time compatriot Bon Lozaga and other guest musicians. The tour for the album featured singer-songwriter Happy Rhodes.

in 2001, Rowe and Lozaga played on Rhodes' album Find Me, and toured the album in 2004.

Currently performing in HR3 trio, with guitarist Julien Sandiford and drummer Max Lazich, 2011 - present. Plans are to release their debut album this year which was recorded at Piccolo Studio in Montreal, and produced by Denis Savage.