Mel Gaynor
Mel George Gaynor is a British drummer, singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds.
Career
Gaynor joined Simple Minds in 1982 as a session drummer for the New Gold Dream album, playing on six of the nine tracks. He joined the band permanently from the New Gold Dream tour onwards, as a replacement for Mike Ogletree.Gaynor's solo album, Come With Me, was released as a digital copy in May 2024, with a physical copy planned for release in June 2024. He started a tour in the autumn of 2024.
Prior to joining Simple Minds, Gaynor played in the hard rock band Samson, at the same time as vocalist Bruce Dickinson.
Discography
with SamsonLive at Reading '81with Simple MindsNew Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) Sparkle in the Rain Once Upon a Time Street Fighting Years Real Life Black & White 050505 Graffiti Soul Big Music Acoustic Walk Between Worlds
Solo
- ''Come with Me''