Barrie Cadogan

Barrie Cadogan (born January 1975)^[1] is an English guitarist, known for his association with Morrissey, Paul Weller, Edwyn Collins, Primal Scream,^[2] Liam Gallagher, John Squire, and the The,^[3] and also for being the founder of Little Barrie.^[4] He also played guitar on the intro to the TV series Better Call Saul.^[2][5]

Barrie Cadogan
Cadogan in 2021
Background information
Also known as	Little Barrie
Born	January 1975 (age 50)
Genres	Alternative rock indie rock post-punk R&B soul funk
Occupations	Musician singer songwriter
Instruments	Guitar vocals bass keyboards
Years active	1999–present
Member of	Little Barrie The The
Formerly of	Morrissey Primal Scream Paul Weller Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher & John Squire
Website	littlebarrie.com

Career

Cadogan started Little Barrie in 2000 together with Wayne Fulwood on drums and Lewis Wharton on bass.^[6] The trio released their debut album We Are Little Barrie in 2005.^[7] The album featured guest appearances from Edwyn Collins.^[8] Before the release of the album he played with Morrissey on his 2004 tour, replacing Alain Whyte after being recommended by his friend and fellow guitarist Boz Boorer.^[4]

In 2006, Cadogan started performing live with Primal Scream as co-guitarist following the departure of founding member Robert Young.^[9] He played on their albums Beautiful Future (2008) and More Light (2013) as a session musician. In 2015 he stopped performing with the band.^[10]

In 2016, he launched a new solo project Cobra Lamps, releasing their first album on 1 July that year.^[11]

In 2018, he joined post-punk band The The as lead guitarist, a role previously held by the likes of Johnny Marr,^[12] who had recommended him to band leader Matt Johnson.^[13]

Cadogan has continued to perform with Little Barrie, who were reduced to a duo following the death of long-time drummer Virgil Howe, son of Yes guitarist Steve Howe.^[14]

He has also acted as a sideman for the Chemical Brothers, Paulo Nutini and Paul Weller among others.^[15]

In 2022, he joined Liam Gallagher's solo band as a touring replacement for Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs who was undergoing treatment for tonsil cancer.^[16] His stint with Gallagher meant that he played alongside John Squire of the Stone Roses.^[16] He played again with the two musicians on their UK tour as a duo, this time playing bass, alongside Joey Waronker on drums.^[17]

Gallery

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  Cadogan with Primal Scream in 2009
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  Cadogan with Little Barrie in 2011
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  Cadogan with Little Barrie in 2011
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  Cadogan (back right) with Liam Gallagher in 2022
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  Cadogan (back left) with Liam Gallagher in 2022
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  Cadogan with The The in 2024
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  Cadogan with The The in 2024