Wil Malone

Britain's Wil Malone has led an impressive and long-lasting career from his early days as a member of 1960s psychedelic groups like Orange Bicycle and Fickle Pickle through his prolific work as a producer and arranger for widely varied acts including Roger Daltrey, Black Sabbath, Todd Rundgren, and Iron Maiden. Malone experienced a career revival in the '90s when his distinctive string arrangements adorned hits like Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" and the Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony." He has continued to amass hundreds of credits across pop and rock with artists ranging from Peter Gabriel and Depeche Mode to Sia, Kylie Minogue, and Gianna Nannini. Additionally, Malone has composed for film and television, conducted major symphonies, and served as a multi-instrumentalist on countless recordings. The 2023 compilation Old Feet, New Socks celebrated his early work in British music with three discs' worth of psych-pop rarities and collectible tracks from 1965 to 1972.