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Jay Darlington
Darlington performing with Kula Shaker in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Jay Peter Darlington
Also known as	The Shroud, Gandalf, Jesus
Born	1968 (age 55–56) Sidcup, Greater London, England
Genres	Indie rock Britpop raga rock alternative rock neo-psychedelia progressive rock
Instruments	Keyboards Hammond organ mellotron piano electronics
Years active	1994–present
Member of	Kula Shaker
Formerly of	Oasis

Musical artist

Jay Peter Darlington (born 3 May 1968 in Sidcup, England) is an English keyboardist, best known as a member of Kula Shaker. He went on to work as a touring member of Oasis and is currently a member of the Totnes, Devon based prog band Magic Bus.

History

Darlington attended Oxted County Senior School in Oxted, Surrey, England. He joined Kula Shaker as an organ player in 1994 and stayed with the band until their split in 1999. He didn't re-join the band when they reformed in 2004.

In 2002, Darlington joined Oasis as a live keyboardist. He toured with the band up until their last tour in the summer of 2009. Noel Gallagher would often introduce Darlington as "The Shroud", or more popularly, "Jesus Christ", a reference to Darlington's hair and facial hair. This led to chants of "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus ..." at the later concerts. In the Lord Don't Slow Me Down film's commentary, Gallagher refers to him as "Gandalf".

Since Oasis split up, Darlington has taken part in a Les Fleur de Lys reunion gig, and joined prog band Magic Bus. He has now joined Kula Shaker again.

In 2014, Darlington presented "The Psychedelic Shed Radio Show" on Mixcloud.

In December 2022 he rejoined Kula Shaker playing a show in Norwich.

Discography

Kula Shaker

K (1996)
Summer Sun EP (1997)
Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts (1999)
Natural Magick (2024)

Oasis

iTunes Live: London Festival (2009)
Dig Out Your Soul (2008) - on the track "Falling Down"

Magic Bus

Magic Bus (2010)
Transmission from Sogmore's Garden (2014)
Phillip The Egg (2017)
The Earth Years (2020)

References

"Jay Darlington | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
^ "Magic Bus". Facebook.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
"Jay Darlington". Facebook.com. 3 May 1968. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
"The Fleur De Lys - Record Collector Magazine". Recordcollectormag.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
"Kula Shaker on Twitter". Twitter. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2023.

v t e Kula Shaker
Crispian Mills Alonza Bevan Paul Winterhart Jay Darlington Harry Broadbent
Studio albums	K Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts Strangefolk Pilgrims Progress K 2.0 1st Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs Natural Magick
Compilations	Kollected – The Best Of Tattva: The Very Best of Kula Shaker
Extended plays	Summer Sun E.P. Revenge of the King Freedom Lovin' People
Singles	"Grateful When You're Dead" "Tattva" "Hey Dude" "Govinda" "Hush" "Sound of Drums" "Shower Your Love"
Related articles	Discography

v t e Oasis
Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan Tony McCarroll Alan White Gem Archer Andy Bell
Studio albums	Definitely Maybe (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Be Here Now Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Heathen Chemistry Don't Believe the Truth Dig Out Your Soul
Compilation albums	The Masterplan Stop the Clocks Time Flies... 1994–2009
Live albums	Familiar to Millions Knebworth 1996
Demo albums	Live Demonstration
Singles	"Supersonic" "Shakermaker" "Live Forever" "Cigarettes & Alcohol" "Whatever" "Some Might Say" "Roll with It" "Morning Glory" "Wonderwall" "Don't Look Back in Anger" "Champagne Supernova" "D'You Know What I Mean?" "Stand by Me" "All Around the World" "Don't Go Away" "Go Let It Out" "Who Feels Love?" "Sunday Morning Call" "The Hindu Times" "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" "Little by Little"/"She Is Love" "Songbird" "Lyla" "The Importance of Being Idle" "Let There Be Love" "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" "The Shock of the Lightning" "I'm Outta Time" "Falling Down" "Don't Stop..."
Other songs	"Rock 'n' Roll Star" "Columbia" "Slide Away" "Half the World Away" "Talk Tonight" "Cast No Shadow" "She's Electric" "Acquiesce" "The Masterplan" "Where Did It All Go Wrong?" "Stop the Clocks" "Boy with the Blues"
Video albums	Live by the Sea ...There and Then Lord Don't Slow Me Down
Tours	Definitely Maybe Tour (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Tour Be Here Now Tour Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour The Tour of Brotherly Love 10 Years of Noise and Confusion Tour Heathen Chemistry Tour Don't Believe the Truth Tour Dig Out Your Soul Tour Oasis Live '25 Tour
Related groups	Beady Eye Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Starclub Heavy Stereo Ride Hurricane #1 No Way Sis
Related articles	Discography Songs Awards and nominations Creation Records Big Brother Recordings Alan McGee Zak Starkey Chris Sharrock Jay Darlington Brian Cannon Oasis: Supersonic The Dreams We Have as Children Standing on the Edge of the Noise "Wibbling Rivalry" "Boulevard of Broken Songs" Anaïs Gallagher
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