Meet the Musicians

Clive Shedden is a seasoned British vocalist and performer with a career spanning more than five decades. He began performing at the age of 10 in 1970, quickly developing his craft on the club and bar circuit, where his powerful voice and stage presence became his trademark.

Throughout the 1980s, Clive expanded his performance experience into musical theatre and amateur dramatics, performing with Harrow Light Opera Company and the Ricky Players, as well as touring with other theatre companies. During this period, he regularly appeared at well-known venues including the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth and the Beck Theatre in Hayes, gaining extensive experience across stage productions and live performance.

Also in the 1980s, Clive met Johnny Freeman, with whom he formed a close-harmony duo. The pair performed extensively in clubs across the south of England, earning a strong reputation for their vocal blend and engaging live shows. Clive later returned to solo work and went on to perform with numerous bands.

A major highlight of his career came when he helped re-form the band Shades of Midnight, originally fronted by Billy Ocean. In 2015, the band reached a career milestone by supporting Billy Ocean live, marking a full-circle moment in Clive’s musical journey.
Alongside his band work, Clive has also enjoyed success as an Elvis tribute performer, delivering polished and authentic performances at a wide range of events — a role he continues to perform to this day.

Currently, Clive is the lead singer of Edison Lighthouse, with whom he is actively touring across England and Wales, with many live dates ahead. His longevity, versatility, and passion for live performance continue to make him a respected and in-demand performer on the UK music scene

Eddie started out in music at the very early age of 8yrs old when he took piano lessons then went on to have piano accordian lessons before progressing to accoustic guitar. Eddie's family were from Southern Italy ( Naples ) and on his mother'side there were 3 brothers who were all musicians and music teachers. During his   years after leaving school   Eddie played in various bands and gigged regularly at week ends playing a variety of styles ranging from pop to, rock, to blues ,

 

It was around this time that he was pursuaded by a band member to switch from rythmn guitar to bass guitar. The 80's saw Eddie play bass with The 32/20 Blues Band who had the honour of recording an album with famed producer Mike Vernon, gigs followed on a regular basis until the band finally decided to call it a day after almost 10yrs.   Eddie continued to play regularly on the local circuit with bands and also was on hand to do dep gigs on a regular basis as well.

 

Fast forward and in Spring 2024 Eddie was thrilled to be  asked to join Edison Lighthouse and hasnt looked back since  and is enjoying his time immensely with the band

Known affectionately throughout the band as "The Governor", Mark Forton has been driving the rhythm section of Edison Lighthouse since 2019. The nickname is a nod not only to his ownership of the band, but also to his commanding stage presence and unmistakable playing style—big, energetic, flamboyant and full of personality.

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Mark's musical journey began at the age of eight, learning his craft in marching bands before progressing into the world of live performance. Since then, he has built an enviable reputation as a drummer with an infectious energy, an unshakeable groove, and the versatility to authentically perform virtually any style of music. Whether delivering powerhouse rock, classic pop, soul or swing, his playing combines precision with passion.

Over the years, Mark has shared the stage with an impressive list of artists including Mike D'Abo of Manfred Mann, Mungo Jerry, The Foundations, Mike Berry, and many more, earning a reputation as a dependable and musical drummer who always serves the song.

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Away from Edison Lighthouse, Mark is also the drummer for The Jerseys, one of the UK's premier tributes to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, where his dynamic performances help recreate the iconic sound of one of music's greatest vocal groups.

Whether behind the kit in the theatre or on the festival stage, Mark brings enthusiasm, professionalism and an unmistakable energy to every performance—making him an integral part of the Edison Lighthouse sound.

Alan started playing in a band at school, one of the‘more liberal’ teachers used to let them rehearse after school hours. 

In the early 1960s, after leaving school at the age of fourteen, he played with several semi-professional groups, playing local gigs, before turning professional two years later. 

 

He went over to Ireland playing with a band called The Line-up, playing clubs and dance halls in and around Dublin. When they split up, he decided to go back to the UK. However, just before he was about to leave, the manager of a group called The Black Eagles, asked him to join them. He went along and ran through some songs with them. Although it was great and they got on well, he had made up his mind to go back to the UK.. The Black Eagles, bass player Phil Lynott, went on to become the front man for Thin Lizzy.  

 

On returning home, Alan started getting into the Soul/Tamla music. He went for an audition with a Ska/Reggae/soul band called The Ramongs later to become the Foundations who had Hits such as: Baby, now that I’ve found you, Back on my feet again, Build me up Buttercup, Bad, Bad old days ( before you loved me) etc.

 

The Foundations with Alan at the helm are still performing today.

 

Alan has also backed Artistes such as Edwin Starr, Jet Harris, Billie Davis, Mike Berry, Arthur Brown, Vince Eager, Wayne Fontana….as well as touring alongside Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees, Genesis, Zoot Money, Jaki Graham, Geno Washington.

Matthew Bason