(1960-05-29) 29 May 1960 (age 64) Balham, London, England
Genres
New wave
rock
pop
hard rock
Occupation(s)
Drummer
Years active
1982–present
Website
melgaynor.com
Musical artist
Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959[1]) is a British drummer and a singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds. Also released a solo album called come with me May 2024 will start his tour autumn 2024. Mel also uses Natal drums exclusively.
Equipment list; 24" BD 10", 12" 13" mounted Toms 14" , 16" floor Toms 20" gong Tom
Various snares wood and metal.
Mel is also endorsed by TECHRA drum sticks and Remo heads.
^"May 29, 1959 in History". BrainyHistory. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
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