English bassist and producer Leigh Gorman is best known for his foundational work with post-punk pioneers Bow Wow Wow, where his distinctive bass lines became integral to the band's innovative sound. Active from the late 1970s through the 1980s, Gorman helped shape the group's fusion of new wave, punk, and world music influences, contributing to their cult status and influence on alternative music.
Beyond his work with Bow Wow Wow, Gorman has maintained a career as a versatile session musician and composer, collaborating across various musical projects and genres. His bass playing—characterized by rhythmic precision and melodic sensibility—has left a lasting mark on the post-punk and new wave landscape.
