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Ex-SIMPLE MINDS drummer MEL GAYNOR on his solo album , LIVE AID, and his mum's KNITTING NEEDLES!

Mel Gaynor

50m 16s
First published: January 19, 2024
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Mel Gaynor is embarking on a solo career with a self-penned and vocal led album 'Come With Me' released on the legendary Marquee Records on 10th May 2024.

Interview link to share:
https://youtu.be/8pwSQI1asFQ?si=r7ranJ0nOdoXTOK1

This interview is on his solo album COME WITH ME, and through the individual tracks gives an opportunity to talk about his whole history.

Although Mel is best known with arena and festival audiences around the world for his time with Simple Minds, where this world renowned drummer helped sell over 60 million records during his 35 years with Rock superstars Simple Minds.

Mel has worked as a session musician with guitar gods Brian May, Gary Moore, and the likes of Elton John, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Meat Loaf, Samson, The Pretenders, Jackson Browne, Little Steven, Robert Palmer, Joan Armatrading, Incognito, Imagination and Light of the World.

Mel Gaynor's band, RISK, includes blues guitarist James Ford (co-writer of track Come with Me), and bassist Sarit Black adding even more musical muscle.

For more information and latest of Mel's next gig go to www.melgaynor.com

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