Biography
Stuart Fletcher (born Stuart Michael Fletcher, 16 January 1976, York) is an English bass player. He is best known as the bassist in John Squire's post Stone Roses band, The Seahorses.
Prior to joining The Seahorses, Fletcher had been performing in local York bands since the age of 11. On 22 March 1996 Fletcher was spotted by Squire in the York venue Fibbers, where he was playing with local blues pub band The Blueflies. He was filling in for the bands usual bass player, who was unable to play due to repetitive strain injury. Following the gig, Fletcher was handed a cassette of demo's Squire had recorded and asked to join the band.
Since the demise of the band, Fletcher has continued to play with local York bands such as Hayley Hutchinson, The Yards featuring fellow ex-Seahorse Chris Helme, Rick Witter's current band, Rick Witter & The Dukes, and most recently Halo Blind He has also done session work for Happy Mondays, Saint Etienne, The Calling.
Fletcher currently performs in the York tribute band " The Mothers" who perform songs by acts such as James Brown, The Beatles, The Who and The Stone Roses.
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