Eímhín Cradock (born 1986) is an Irish musician, known for being the former

drummer A drummer is a percussionist who creates music using drums. Most contemporary western music ensemble, bands that play Rock music, rock, Pop music, pop, jazz, or Contemporary R&B, R&B music include a drummer for purposes including timekeepi ...

with

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-based band,

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. A native of Caherlistrane, Cradock began drumming around 1996. His interest in music developed while at secondary school in

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. A fan of The Saw Doctors since childhood, he joined the band in January 2007, having previously performed with

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musician, Noelie McDonnell. The Saw Doctors' 2010 Album " The Further Adventures Of..." includes Eímhín's writing, evident on songs such as "Takin' The Train" and "Be Yourself." Cradock has toured extensively with the group since he first joined, performing in the UK, Australia and the US. Eímhín now plays with the Headford band "EDFT" and is a drum teacher at Cloughanover School of Rock.

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* https://web.archive.org/web/20100701061317/http://www.galwayindependent.com/profiles/profiles/eimhin-cradock-%11-drummer-with-the-saw-doctors/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Craddock, Eimhin Musicians from County Galway Irish male drummers Living people 1986 births 21st-century Irish drummers 21st-century Irish male musicians The Saw Doctors members