Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959) is a British drummer, singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band
Simple Minds
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. Gaynor 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,
and started a tour in autumn 2024. Prior to joining Simple Minds, Gaynor played in the hard rock band Samson, at the same time as vocalist
Bruce Dickinson
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. 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.
References
External links
Official website
1959 births
Living people
Simple Minds members
People from Balham
Black British rock musicians
English people of Jamaican descent
English people of Brazilian descent
English rock drummers
Musicians from the London Borough of Wandsworth
Freemasons of the United Grand Lodge of England
Samson (band) members
Central Line (band) members
Personal life
Gaynor is single and lives in london
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