Norman Watt-Roy

Norman Watt-Roy
Norman Watt-Roy
	Watt-Roy performing at The Water Rats, 2011
Background information
Birth name	Norman Joseph Watt-Roy
Born	15 February 1951 (age 73); Bombay, India
Origin	Harlow, Essex, England
Genres	Rock and roll; new wave; funk; progressive rock; disco;
Occupation(s)	Musician; arranger; composer;
Instruments	Bass guitar; vocals;
Years active	1967–present
Labels	Stiff
Associated acts	Ian Dury; The Blockheads; The Greatest Show on Earth; Wilko Johnson; The Clash; Roger Daltrey;

Norman Joseph Watt-Roy (born 15 February 1951) is an English musician, arranger and composer.

Watt-Roy's music career spans more than 40 years. He became popular in the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music as the bass player for Ian Dury and the Blockheads. He was a member of the Greatest Show on Earth before.

In addition to his work with the Blockheads, Watt-Roy has been a session musician and has released one solo album.