Gavin Harrison

Drummer

Birthday May 28, 1963

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace London, England

Age 61 years old

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About

English drummer known for his work with progressive rock bands and Italian singers. He has played drums on numerous albums by progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief. He has also collaborated with Fiorella Mannoia, Eros Ramazzotti, Eugenio Finardi, and Claudio Baglioni.

Before Fame

He began his career in music as a session drummer. 

Trivia

He has won Modern Drummer magazine's readers' poll for Best Progressive Drummer of the Year multiple times. That same publication named him one of its Top 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time in 2014. 

Family Life

His father's jazz collection was an early influence on his musical development. 

Associated With

He and Steven Wilson have performed together in Porcupine Tree.