Simon Willescroft

Simon Willescroft is a London-based freelance saxophonist from Britain, best known for his work with Duran Duran. He completed his studies at the Royal Northern College of Music before embarking on a freelance career. Over the years, he has toured with artists such as Beverley Craven and Katie Melua, and has performed alongside Alexandra Burke, Alesha Dixon, Hard-Fi, The Killers, and Jamie Cullum. Willescroft contributed to Duran Duran's *Red Carpet Massacre* album and went on to perform on both The Red Carpet Massacre Tour and The All You Need Is Now Tour. He also appeared with the band on the SkyArts Songbook show, which aired in 2008. In addition, he has been associated with Candi Staton, Lulu, and record producer Mark Ronson.