| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Groups | SESSIONS/KILLING JOKE |
| Genres | Other |
One of the most successful drummers on the global session scene, Geoff Dugmore is who you hear on such major hits as Rod Stewart's 'Downtown Train', Tina Turner's 'I Don't Want to Lose You', plus albums by multi-platinums artists Dido, Natalie Imbruglia, Robbie Williams, and Mark Knopfler, among others. There's also Natalie Appleton of All Saints, Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, Stevie Winwood, Joan Armatrading, Danny Wilson, Climie Fisher, Killing Joke, the Gypsy Kings, Stabbing Westward hundreds. And the list grows by the day. Geoff grew up playing everything from the Average White Band, Yes and Led Zeppelin, to soul classics in pubs and clubs across Scotland. Now based in London, where he writes, produces, develops artists, and plays sessions of every imaginable calling, this multi-talent in addition to drums and percussion there's guitar, bass, keys, hammered dulcimer, bazooki and vocals, plus he is often musical director doesn't limit himself to just the studios. Playing live is the soul of the music. It keeps me in touch with the audience. When I see people moving I know I've hit the groove. But for me, it doesn't matter whether I'm playing live or in the studio, I've got the best job in the world. That love of life and music is what makes Geoff so special. Coupled with enthusiasm and talent, it's also what makes him so successful.
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