Sid Page

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American violinist who has played across many musical genres from jazz to classical and rock to country, soul and funk. As a session man he has played on recordings by Rod Stewart.

A child prodigy, Sid Page started on the violin when he was still in kindergarten. Playing his violin he won contests and by the time he was 13 years of age he had played with the Santa Rosa Symphony. He once had aspirations of becoming a teacher but after a year-and-a-half at college, he decided it wasn't for him. In 1969, Page was working as a shoe salesman when he met Dan Hicks And His Hot Licks. He said he could have his job back if things didn't work out.

By 1974, Page along with drummer Small Talk as adding " an extra dimension of sweetness and warmth to the proceedings." As a member of the band, Page appeared with them on Soul Train performing "If You Want Me to Stay" and "Stand", The Mike Douglas Show in 7/74 performing "I Want to Take You Higher". One one Soul Train appearance, Page is playing his violin through a wha-wha device in the jam leading up to "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)"

He played fiddle on the track "Superkicker" which appears on the 1978 album Sister Power and many more.

In addition to performing on film sound tracks, he is also a concert master.

Page and My Romance
was released.

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The Warfield Avenue Symphony Orchestra

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