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Sean Tyla

guitarist, songwriter

United Kingdom • b. 1946-08-03

Sean Tyla is credited on 264 releases across 66 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1971–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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264

Pressings credited

66

Albums

6

Decades active

39

In collections

Biography

Sean Tyla (born John Michael Kenneth Tyler, 3 August 1947 – 17 May 2020) was an English rock guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter, sometimes known as the "Godfather of Boogie". Best known for his work with Ducks Deluxe and Tyla Gang, he also played with Help Yourself, Joan Jett, and Deke Leonard, and appeared solo.

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Credited work

264 releases · 66 albums · active 1971–2026

  • Performance · 643
  • Production · 155
  • Other credits · 16
  • Engineering · 5

Studios: Rockfield Studios · Ramport Studios · Olympic Studios · Pathway Studios

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