Gavin Harrison

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A psychologist of rhythm no less, born in Harrow, North London; Harrison’s early influences stem from his father’s jazz collection.

Besides playing on records by Kevin Ayers, [Lisa Stansfield, and Iggy Pop, Harrison produced two books, Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives, and replaced Chris Maitland in Porcupine Tree. Most recently he has joined King Crimson.

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shortsman wrote:
last month

By far my favorite drummer!!!

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jackpaice wrote:
last month

to me the greatest drummer alive, no doubt.. and will continue to be so. its not just a question of tecnique, its what he plays, the ideas that come through... just bloody brilliant tbh

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Wubzilla wrote:
September 2009

The best drummer, ever. He is a god. [2]

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Slunk32 wrote:
July 2009

The best drummer, ever. He is a god.

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Sal-ival wrote:
June 2009

OMG I didn't know he was highly influenced by jazz rock drummers such as Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd. Now I realise where it comes his great sense of rhythm and grooving. He's the man!

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ha11oga11o wrote:
June 2009

I like his drum sound in in Porcupine Tree... i havent listened other performance, but.. nice one :)

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BallisticBuddha wrote:
April 2009

with Bill Bruford recently announcing his retirement, I'd say Gavin takes the spot as my favorite drummer now.

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elf_noldor wrote:
March 2009

imho actually the best drummer . [3]

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elchingolense wrote:
March 2009

FUCKING INCREDIBLE DRUMMER

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TippinMyStuff wrote:
March 2009

gavin harrison are amazing.

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periculosus wrote:
January 2009

his work with 05ric is mind blowing

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northern_lumi wrote:
December 2008

Genius on drums!

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Astray12 wrote:
December 2008

A living eargasm. Love him....

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rainy-taxi wrote:
December 2008

One of the most versatile, creative and best drummers out there

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kubasuu wrote:
November 2008

imho actually the best drummer

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ballener0 wrote:
November 2008

This guy is PERFECT. Perfect timing, perfect technique, incredible skills and ideas, and fuck yeah, he's not boring at all!!! Wish I could play 0.5% as he does.

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c0dBulgaria wrote:
October 2008

imho actually the best drummer . [2]

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Aleswy wrote:
October 2008

imho actually the best drummer .

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shef_dave wrote:
October 2008

A drummer blessed with pretty much everything - technically out of this world but he has such strong groove too. The only person I've seen come close to GH is Simon Phillips, although Gavin is just . . . uurgh. It's one of those times when you realise even if you sat down and played drums for 100 years, you'd still never be as good as Gavin :D

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Piko-Bello wrote:
August 2008

btw its not progressive.

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