Biography

Damon Minchella (born 1 June 1969 in Ince-in-Makerfield, Lancashire) is an English bass guitarist, formerly with Ocean Colour Scene, which he left in 2003. He was replaced by Andy Bennett.He was a regular member of Paul Weller's backing band until 2008, is a member of the supergroup The Players and played for The Who during their performance at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park. Minchella currently plays with The Family Silver with former Weller drummer Steve White and Oasis guitarist Matt Deighton. In October 2012 he was to enter the studio with Richard Ashcroft for his fifth solo album.