Martin Bulloch

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Martin Bulloch
Birth nameMartin Bulloch
Born (1974-08-14) 14 August 1974 (age 49)
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Origin East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
Scotland
Genres Instrumental rock
Post-rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Drums
Years active1995 – present
Labels Chemikal Underground
Matador
Play It Again Sam
Sub Pop Records
Rock Action
Website http://www.mogwai.co.uk/

Martin Bulloch (born 14 August 1974) is a Scottish musician, best known for being the drummer in the rock band Mogwai.

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Early life

Bulloch was born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. [1] He was once a cook at a Chinese restaurant in East Kilbride. [2] He uses a pacemaker which was the reason he is credited as bionic on the album, Mogwai Young Team . [3]

Career

Mogwai

Bulloch plays drums in the Glaswegian post-rock group Mogwai. Mogwai was formed in 1995 by friends Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, and Bulloch.

Other

Bulloch has also drummed for Arab Strap and Gruff Rhys at some gigs.

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References

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  2. "Mogwai Artistfacts". Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  3. "Mogwai Biography". Musicianguide.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.