A Guy Called Gerald

A Guy Called Gerald is the stage name of Gerald Simpson, a British electronic musician from Manchester who helped shape early UK acid house and subsequent electronic styles. He was an early member of 808 State and developed a solo practice that moved between techno, jungle and drum and bass, often combining robust breakbeats and bass with experimental sampling and ambient textures. His work is associated with pushing club-oriented rhythms into more exploratory and studio-focused directions.