Smokie, the English rock band also known as Smokey, has 11 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09. This article presents the full list of members, their roles, and years active in the band based on that database.
Current Members
- Martin Bullard – not listed, 1986–present
- Steve Pinnell – not listed, 1986–present
- Mike Craft – not listed, 1995–present
- Mick McConnell – not listed, 1996–present
Former Members
- Alan Silson – not listed, 1964–1996
- Chris Norman – not listed, 1964–1986
- Ron Kelly – not listed, 1964–1973
- Terry Uttley – not listed, 1964–1966, 1968–2021
- Arthur Higgins – not listed, 1966–1968
- Pete Spencer – not listed, 1973–1987
- Alan Barton – not listed, 1987–1995
Original Line-up
MusicBrainz does not list any members as original for Smokie.
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Silson | not listed | 1964–1996 |
| Chris Norman | not listed | 1964–1986 |
| Ron Kelly | not listed | 1964–1973 |
| Terry Uttley | not listed | 1964–1966, 1968–2021 |
| Arthur Higgins | not listed | 1966–1968 |
| Pete Spencer | not listed | 1973–1987 |
| Martin Bullard | not listed | 1986–present |
| Steve Pinnell | not listed | 1986–present |
| Alan Barton | not listed | 1987–1995 |
| Mike Craft | not listed | 1995–present |
| Mick McConnell | not listed | 1996–present |
Line-ups and Albums
This section relates the years of Smokie’s studio albums to the members active during those years, based solely on the years listed for each member in MusicBrainz.
- Changing All the Time (1975): Alan Silson (1964–1996), Chris Norman (1964–1986), Ron Kelly (1964–1973) left in 1973, so likely not on the album; Terry Uttley (1964–1966, 1968–2021), Arthur Higgins (1966–1968) left before 1975; Pete Spencer (1973–1987) joined before 1975. So members in 1975: Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- Pass It Around (1975): Same lineup as above applies.
- Smokey (1975): Same lineup as above applies.
- Midnight Café (1976): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- Bright Lights & Back Alleys (1977): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- The Montreux Album (1978): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- The Other Side of the Road (1979): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- Solid Ground (1981): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- Midnight Delight (1982): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- Strangers in Paradise (1982): Alan Silson, Chris Norman, Terry Uttley, Pete Spencer.
- All Fired Up! (1988): Chris Norman left in 1986; Pete Spencer left in 1987, so still present in 1988? No, left in 1987, so not present in 1988; Alan Silson left in 1996; Terry Uttley still active; Alan Barton joined 1987–1995; Martin Bullard and Steve Pinnell from 1986–present. Members in 1988: Alan Silson, Terry Uttley, Alan Barton, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell.
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams (1989): Same as above.
- Whose Are These Boots? (1990): Same as above.
- Chasing Shadows (1992): Alan Silson, Terry Uttley, Alan Barton, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell.
- Burnin’ Ambition (1993): Same as above.
- Celebration (1994): Same as above.
- The World and Elsewhere (1995): Alan Barton left in 1995; Mike Craft joined in 1995; Alan Silson still present until 1996; Terry Uttley still present. Members in 1995: Alan Silson, Terry Uttley, Alan Barton, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft.
- Light A Candle (The Christmas Album) (1996): Alan Silson left in 1996; Mick McConnell joined in 1996; Terry Uttley active; Mike Craft and others active. Members in 1996: Terry Uttley, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, Mick McConnell, Alan Silson (depending on month, but counted as present).
- Play Their Rock ‘n’ Roll to You (1998): Terry Uttley, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, Mick McConnell.
- Wild Horses: The Nashville Album (1998): Same as above.
- Uncovered (2000): Terry Uttley, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, Mick McConnell.
- Rock Away Your Teardrops (2001): Same as above.
- Uncovered Too (2001): Same as above.
- On the Wire (2004): Same as above.
- From the Heart (2006): Same as above.
- Golden Hit Collection (2010): Same as above.
- Take a Minute (2010): Same as above.
- Balladen (2015): Same as above.
- My Heart Is True (2015): Same as above.
- The Greatest Hits of 40 Years (2015): Same as above.
- From Wishes to Kisses (2018): Same as above.
- The Very Best Of (Remastered) (2021): Terry Uttley ended 2021; Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, Mick McConnell active. Members in 2021: Terry Uttley, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, Mick McConnell.
How This List Was Compiled
The list of Smokie band members was compiled exclusively from the MusicBrainz database’s ‘member of band’ relations, retrieved on October 9, 2026. Only individuals with a ‘member of band’ relation to Smokie are included. Roles and years are reproduced exactly as listed in MusicBrainz. This list does not include touring, session players, collaborators, or any other contributors not officially listed as members in MusicBrainz.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Smokie?
- There are 11 people listed as members in the MusicBrainz database.
- Who is listed without an end date?
- Four members have no end date listed and are considered current members: Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft, and Mick McConnell.
- Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
- MusicBrainz does not mark any member as original for Smokie.
- Where does the data come from?
- The data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a clear and precise overview of Smokie’s membership history based on a reliable music database. It serves as a useful reference for anyone researching the band’s personnel over the years.
For more detailed information beyond official members, such as session musicians or collaborators, other sources may be consulted but are not included here.
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