Karl Brazil

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Karl Brazil
Birth nameKarl Peter Brazil
Born (1977-05-27) 27 May 1977 (age 46)
Solihull, West Midlands, England
InstrumentsDrums

Karl Peter Brazil (born 27 May 1977, Solihull) [1] is an English session drummer.

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He is best known as the drummer for the British indie rock band Feeder, replacing the band's previous drummer Mark Richardson. [2] He often works with other pop and rock artists, both on tour and in the studio.

Childhood

Brazil was raised in a musical family, and was influenced by them at a young age.

Personal life

Born in Solihull, he is a dedicated supporter of Birmingham City F.C. [3]

Instruments

Brazil currently uses Gretsch drums, [4] Sabian cymbals, [3] Roland electronic drums, Remo drumheads, DW hardware LP percussion and Vic Firth drumsticks. [5]

Associated acts

Discography

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References

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  2. "What's On - Rock & Pop - Music: Karl Brazil's drumming up a Feeder frenzy". Birmingham Mail. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Karl Brazil | Sabian cymbals" . Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Gretsch Drums | Artists" . Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  5. "Karl Brazil goes Hybrid with Roland" . Retrieved 7 August 2013.
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