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Mel Gaynor | |
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 Gaynor performing in 2006 | |
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| Birth name | Mel George Gaynor |
| Born | 29 May 1959 Balham, London, England |
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| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1982– |
| Member of | Authority Control |
| Formerly of | Samson, Simple Minds |
| Website | melgaynor |
Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959) [1] is a British drummer, singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds.
Gaynor joined Simple Minds in 1982 as a session drummer for the New Gold Dream album, playing on six of the nine tracks. He joined the band permanently from the New Gold Dream tour onwards, as a replacement for Mike Ogletree.
Gaynor's solo album, Come With Me, was released as a digital copy in May 2024, with a physical copy planned for release in June 2024. [2] He started a tour in the autumn of 2024.
Prior to joining Simple Minds, Gaynor played in the hard rock band Samson, at the same time as vocalist Bruce Dickinson.
Gaynor uses Natal drums exclusively. His equipment list includes 24" BD 10", 12" 13", mounted toms 14", 16" floor toms 20", gong tom, various snares in wood and metal. Gaynor is also endorsed by TECHRA drum sticks and Remo heads.[ citation needed ]
Gaynor is single and lives in London.
with Samson
with Simple Minds
Solo
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