Adrian Beers

British classical double bass player, and teacher. Born 6 January 1916, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland, UK - Died 8 April 2004, London, England, UK. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London. Member of the Philharmonia Orchestra from 1948 to 1963 but returned occasionally until 2002. Principal player in the Philharmonia Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra. Founding member of Melos Ensemble Of London. He taught at the Royal College of Music, London and the Royal Northern College Of Music (since 1973). He was awarded an MBE in 1989.