Mel Gaynor

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Mel Gaynor
Gaynor performing in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Mel George Gaynor
Born	(1959-05-29) 29 May 1959 (age 65) Balham, London, England
Genres	New wave rock pop hard rock
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	1982–present

Website	melgaynor.com

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. 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,^[2] and started a tour in Autumn 2024. 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

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^ "May 29, 1959 in History". Brainyhistory.com. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
^ "Mel Gaynor | Official Website". Melgaynor.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.

External links

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Official website

v t e Simple Minds
Jim Kerr Charlie Burchill Ged Grimes Sarah Brown Gordy Goudie Cherisse Osei Brian McGee Mick MacNeil Derek Forbes Kenny Hyslop Mike Ogletree John Giblin Mel Gaynor Catherine AD
Albums	Life in a Day Real to Real Cacophony Empires and Dance Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) Sparkle in the Rain Once Upon a Time Street Fighting Years Real Life Good News from the Next World Néapolis Our Secrets Are the Same Neon Lights Cry Black & White 050505 Graffiti Soul Big Music Acoustic Walk Between Worlds Direction of the Heart
Live albums	Live in the City of Light Real Live 91 Sunday Express – Live (Volumes 1 & 2) 5X5 Live Acoustic in Concert Live in the City of Angels
Compilations	Themes for Great Cities 79/81 Celebration Glittering Prize 81/92 The Promised The Best of Simple Minds Early Gold Silver Box Celebrate: The Greatest Hits
Singles	"Love Song" "Promised You a Miracle" "Glittering Prize" "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)" "Waterfront" "Speed Your Love to Me" "Up on the Catwalk" "Don't You (Forget About Me)" "Alive and Kicking" "Sanctify Yourself" "All the Things She Said" "Ghostdancing" "Belfast Child" "This Is Your Land" "Kick It In" "Let There Be Love" "See the Lights" "Stand by Love" "She's a River"
Promo singles	"Mandela Day" (US)
Themes series	Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82 Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85 Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87 Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90 Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92
Related articles	Discography Concert tours Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr Ex-Simple Minds

v t e Samson
Paul Samson John McCoy Bernie Tormé Clive Burr Thunderstick Bruce Dickinson Mel Gaynor Nicky Moore Pete Jupp Dave Colwell Mick White
Studio albums	Survivors (1979) Head On (1980) Shock Tactics (1981) Before the Storm (1982) Don't Get Mad, Get Even (1984) Refugee (1990)
Live albums	Live at Reading '81 (1990)

Personal life Gaynor is single and lives in london

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