List of Squeeze band members

==History==

==History==

===1974–1982===

===1974–1982===

Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford formed Squeeze in March 1974, initially using several different names including Skyco. They later (circa 1975) completed the lineup with the additions of bassist Harri Kakoulli, keyboardist Jools Holland and drummer Paul Gunn.{{cite web |url=https://thegreatrockbible.com/portfolio-item/squeeze-biography/ |title=Squeeze Biography |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |work=The Great Rock Bible |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} In 1976, Gunn was replaced by [[Gilson Lavis]], who had previously toured with artists including [[Chuck Berry]], [[Dolly Parton]] and [[Jerry Lee Lewis]].{{cite magazine |last=Watts |first=Peter |title=East Side Story |magazine=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]] |publication-date=October 2015 |pages=54–59 |url=http://dev.squeezeofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Uncut_Squeeze.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }} The band released their first EP ''[[Packet of Three]]'' in 1977, followed by their [[Squeeze (Squeeze album)|self-titled full-length debut]] the next year.{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/squeeze-mn0000790732/biography |title=Squeeze: Biography & History |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} Shortly after the release of the group's second album ''[[Cool for Cats (album)|Cool for Cats]]'' in April 1979, Kakoulli was replaced by [[John Bentley (musician)|John Bentley]].{{cite magazine |last=Schulps |first=Dave |title=On the Wire: New York |magazine=Walrus! |issue=261 |publication-date=7 May 1979 |page=2 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Walrus/Walrus-Magazine-1979-05-07.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }} The new lineup released the single "[[Christmas Day (Squeeze song)|Christmas Day]]" later in the year, followed by their third album ''[[Argybargy]]'' in early 1980.{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/argybargy-mw0000194401 |title=Argybargy - Squeeze: Songs, Reviews & Credits |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} During the subsequent promotional tour, Holland left in August 1980 to start a solo career.{{cite magazine |title=Jools Gives Squeeze The E |magazine=[[Record Mirror]] |publication-date=16 August 1980 |page=4 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-UK/Music/Archive-Record-Mirror-IDX/IDX/80s/Record-Mirror-1980-08-16-IDX-4.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }}

[[Glenn Tilbrook]] and [[Chris Difford]] formed Squeeze in March 1974, initially using several different names including Skyco. They later (circa 1975) completed the lineup with the additions of bassist [[Harri Kakoulli]], keyboardist [[Jools Holland]] and drummer Paul Gunn.{{cite web |url=https://thegreatrockbible.com/portfolio-item/squeeze-biography/ |title=Squeeze Biography |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |work=The Great Rock Bible |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} In 1976, Gunn was replaced by [[Gilson Lavis]], who had previously toured with artists including [[Chuck Berry]], [[Dolly Parton]] and [[Jerry Lee Lewis]].{{cite magazine |last=Watts |first=Peter |title=East Side Story |magazine=[[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]] |publication-date=October 2015 |pages=54–59 |url=http://dev.squeezeofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Uncut_Squeeze.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }} The band released their first EP ''[[Packet of Three]]'' in 1977, followed by their [[Squeeze (Squeeze album)|self-titled full-length debut]] the next year.{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/squeeze-mn0000790732/biography |title=Squeeze: Biography & History |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} Shortly after the release of the group's second album ''[[Cool for Cats (album)|Cool for Cats]]'' in April 1979, Kakoulli was replaced by [[John Bentley (musician)|John Bentley]].{{cite magazine |last=Schulps |first=Dave |title=On the Wire: New York |magazine=Walrus! |issue=261 |publication-date=7 May 1979 |page=2 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Walrus/Walrus-Magazine-1979-05-07.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }} The new lineup released the single "[[Christmas Day (Squeeze song)|Christmas Day]]" later in the year, followed by their third album ''[[Argybargy]]'' in early 1980.{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/argybargy-mw0000194401 |title=Argybargy - Squeeze: Songs, Reviews & Credits |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=4 January 2021 }} During the subsequent promotional tour, Holland left in August 1980 to start a solo career.{{cite magazine |title=Jools Gives Squeeze The E |magazine=[[Record Mirror]] |publication-date=16 August 1980 |page=4 |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-UK/Music/Archive-Record-Mirror-IDX/IDX/80s/Record-Mirror-1980-08-16-IDX-4.pdf |access-date=4 January 2021 }}

[[File:Jools cardiff2.jpg|thumb|left|[[Jools Holland]] left in 1980 to start a solo career, but rejoined in 1985.]]

[[File:Jools cardiff2.jpg|thumb|left|[[Jools Holland]] left in 1980 to start a solo career, but rejoined in 1985.]]

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|Harri Kakoulli

|[[Harri Kakoulli]]

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|1974–1979

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*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals

*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals

*Chris Difford – rhythm guitar, vocals

*Chris Difford – rhythm guitar, vocals

*'''Harri Kakoulli – bass'''

*'''[[Harri Kakoulli]] – bass'''

*'''[[Jools Holland]] – keyboards, vocals'''

*'''[[Jools Holland]] – keyboards, vocals'''

*'''Paul Gunn – drums'''

*'''Paul Gunn – drums'''

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!scope="col"|1976 – April 1979

!scope="col"|1976 – March 1979

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*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals

*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals

*''[[Cool for Cats (album)|Cool for Cats]]'' (1979)

*''[[Cool for Cats (album)|Cool for Cats]]'' (1979)

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!scope="col"|April 1979 – August 1980

!scope="col"|March 1979 – August 1980

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*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals

*Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, vocals