Mel Gaynor

British drummer and singer

  • New wave
  • rock
  • pop
  • hard rock
Occupation(s)DrummerYears active1982–presentWebsitemelgaynor.com
Musical artist

Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959[1]) is a British drummer and a singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds. Mel has also released a solo album titled Come With Me, released as a digital copy in May 2024, with a physical copy planned for release in June 2024,[2] and will start a tour in Autumn 2024. Mel uses Natal drums exclusively. Mel's equipment list includes 24" BD 10", 12" 13", mounted Toms 14", 16" floor Toms 20", gong Tom, various snares in wood and metal. Mel is also endorsed by TECHRA drum sticks and Remo heads.

References

  1. ^ "May 29, 1959 in History". BrainyHistory. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Mel Gaynor Official Website".

External links

  • Official website
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Simple Minds
  • Jim Kerr
  • Charlie Burchill
  • Ged Grimes
  • Sarah Brown
  • Gordy Goudie
  • Cherisse Osei
  • Brian McGee
  • Tony Donald
  • Duncan Barnwell
  • Mick MacNeil
  • Derek Forbes
  • Kenny Hyslop
  • Mike Ogletree
  • John Giblin
  • Eddy Duffy
  • Mel Gaynor
  • Andy Gillespie
  • Catherine AD
Albums
Live albumsCompilationsSingles
Promo singles
  • "Mandela Day" (US)
Themes series
  • Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82
  • Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85
  • Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87
  • Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90
  • Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92
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Studio albums
  • Survivors (1979)
  • Head On (1980)
  • Shock Tactics (1981)
  • Before the Storm (1982)
  • Don't Get Mad, Get Even (1984)
  • Refugee (1990)
Live albums
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International
  • ISNI
  • VIAF
National
  • France
  • BnF data
  • Germany
  • Belgium
  • United States
Artists
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