Alan Rogan


Alan Rogan was an English guitar tech and player. He worked primarily for Pete Townshend of the Who, starting with the 1975 Townshend and Ronnie Lane sessions for Rough Mix and continuing to 2019, taking care of Townshend and other musicians under The Who umbrella, including Roger Daltrey, Pino Palladino, and Simon Townshend.

Biography

Rogan's clients also included Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Joe Walsh, Eagles, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, AC/DC, Cliff Richard and the Shadows and Tom Petty. As a performer, he recorded with Aretha Franklin, Prelude and his own band, Blues Club.
Rogan was a noted expert and collector of guitars and amplifiers, his own instruments and knowledge being used in many books. Alan advised Gibson, Rickenbacker and Fender on Artist Editions, innovations, historical accuracy and Artist Endorsements.
Rogan was a part of many iconic music performances, including Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll with Keith Richards & Chuck Berry and The Kids Are Alright. Rogan also contributed to concerts and videos for Eagles, AC/DC, Tom Petty and George Harrison.