Big Big Train has 19 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09. This article presents the full list of members, their roles, years active, and the band’s line-ups in relation to their studio albums. The information reflects the MusicBrainz database as of the retrieval date.
Current Members
- Greg Spawton – not listed, 1990–present
- Nick D’Virgilio – background vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion, 2009–present
- Rikard Sjöblom – not listed, 2014–present
- Alberto Bravin – lead vocals, 2022–present
- Clare Lindley – violin, 2022–present
- Oskar Holldorff – keyboards, 2023–present
Former Members
- Andy Poole – not listed, 1990–2018
- Ian Cooper – background vocals, keyboards, 1991–1995, 1991–1995, 1999–2004, 1999–2004
- Martin Read – lead vocals, 1991–2003
- Steve Hughes – drums, 1991–2009
- Tony Müller – keyboards, 1995–2001
- Phil Hogg – drums, 1999–2002
- Sean Filkins – lead vocals, 2003–2009
- David Longdon – lead vocals, 2009–2021
- Dave Gregory – not listed, 2012–2020
- Danny Manners – not listed, 2013–2020
- Rachel Hall – background vocals, violin, 2014–2020
- Carly Bryant – background vocals, keyboards, 2021–2023
- David Foster – guitar, 2021–2024
Original Line-up
- Andy Poole
- Greg Spawton
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Poole | not listed | 1990–2018 |
| Greg Spawton | not listed | 1990–present |
| Ian Cooper | background vocals, keyboards | 1991–1995, 1991–1995, 1999–2004, 1999–2004 |
| Martin Read | lead vocals | 1991–2003 |
| Steve Hughes | drums | 1991–2009 |
| Tony Müller | keyboards | 1995–2001 |
| Phil Hogg | drums | 1999–2002 |
| Sean Filkins | lead vocals | 2003–2009 |
| David Longdon | lead vocals | 2009–2021 |
| Nick D’Virgilio | background vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion | 2009–present |
| Dave Gregory | not listed | 2012–2020 |
| Danny Manners | not listed | 2013–2020 |
| Rachel Hall | background vocals, violin | 2014–2020 |
| Rikard Sjöblom | not listed | 2014–present |
| Carly Bryant | background vocals, keyboards | 2021–2023 |
| David Foster | guitar | 2021–2024 |
| Alberto Bravin | lead vocals | 2022–present |
| Clare Lindley | violin | 2022–present |
| Oskar Holldorff | keyboards | 2023–present |
Line-ups and Albums
The following outlines which members were active during each studio album year, based solely on the years provided for each member in the MusicBrainz database.
- Goodbye to the Age of Steam (1994): Andy Poole (1990–2018), Greg Spawton (1990–present), Ian Cooper (1991–1995), Martin Read (1991–2003), Steve Hughes (1991–2009), Tony Müller (joined 1995, so not yet), Phil Hogg (joined 1999, so not yet), others not yet joined
- English Boy Wonders (1997): Andy Poole, Greg Spawton, Ian Cooper (still until 1995, so not present in 1997), Martin Read, Steve Hughes, Tony Müller (1995–2001), no Phil Hogg yet
- Bard (2002): Andy Poole, Greg Spawton, Martin Read (until 2003), Steve Hughes, Tony Müller (until 2001, so not present in 2002), Phil Hogg (1999–2002), Ian Cooper (until 2004), others no
- Gathering Speed (2004): Andy Poole, Greg Spawton, Ian Cooper (until 2004), Steve Hughes, Martin Read (until 2003, so not present), Phil Hogg (until 2002, so not present), others no
- The Difference Machine (2007): Andy Poole, Greg Spawton, Steve Hughes, others no
- The Underfall Yard (2009): Andy Poole, Greg Spawton, Steve Hughes (until 2009), Sean Filkins (2003–2009), Nick D’Virgilio (starts 2009), David Longdon (starts 2009), others no
- English Electric, Part One (2012): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, David Longdon, Dave Gregory (starts 2012), Andy Poole (until 2018), others no
- English Electric, Part Two (2013): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, David Longdon, Dave Gregory, Danny Manners (starts 2013), Andy Poole
- The Second Brightest Star (2017): same as Grimspound
- Grand Tour (2019): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, David Longdon, Rikard Sjöblom, Andy Poole (until 2018, so not present), Dave Gregory (until 2020), Danny Manners (until 2020), Rachel Hall (until 2020)
- Common Ground (2021): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, David Longdon (until 2021), Rikard Sjöblom, Carly Bryant (2021–2023), David Foster (2021–2024)
- Welcome to the Planet (2022): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, Rikard Sjöblom, Carly Bryant (until 2023), David Foster, Alberto Bravin (2022–present), Clare Lindley (2022–present)
- The Likes of Us (2024): Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, Rikard Sjöblom, David Foster (until 2024), Alberto Bravin, Clare Lindley
How This List Was Compiled
This list was compiled using the MusicBrainz database, specifically the ‘member of band’ relations for Big Big Train, retrieved on 2026-10-09. Only individuals with a ‘member of band’ relation are included. Touring musicians, session players, collaborators, or other contributors are not listed as members. The roles and years are reproduced exactly as stated in the MusicBrainz data. Wikipedia was also referenced for confirmation of the band’s active years and origin but did not provide additional member data beyond MusicBrainz.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Big Big Train?
- There are 19 people listed as members in the MusicBrainz database.
- Who are the current members without an end date?
- Greg Spawton, Nick D’Virgilio, Rikard Sjöblom, Alberto Bravin, Clare Lindley, and Oskar Holldorff are listed without an end date, indicating current membership.
- Which members are marked as original members?
- Andy Poole and Greg Spawton are marked as original members.
- Where does the data about members come from?
- The member data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09, with additional reference to Wikipedia for band activity years and origin.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a clear and factual overview of all members who have been part of Big Big Train as recorded in MusicBrainz. For any further details about the band’s music or history, consulting official sources or the band’s official pages is recommended.
Understanding the changes in line-ups over the years helps appreciate the band’s evolving sound and development, as reflected in their studio albums and member contributions.
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