Iwan Griffiths is drummer for Welsh rock band The Automatic. Iwan originates from Cowbridge in Wales, and lives in Cardiff. He has a law degree from Cardiff University.[1]
Iwan Griffiths | |
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 Iwan Griffiths of The Automatic | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Iwan Griffiths |
| Born | 4 December 1985 Cardiff, South Wales, UK |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument | Drums |
Musical career
editAlong with bandmates Rob and Frost he was in the lineup of the band's original format when they were known as White Rabbit, later changing their name to The Automatic, an idea of Iwan's, and recruiting screaming synth player Alex Pennie, and later guitarist Paul Mullen.[2]
In an interview with Rhythm Magazine, Iwan explained that one of his influences at the time was Dominic Howard from the band Muse. Other influences on his drumming include John Bonham, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, and Bill Bruford.
Iwan has used a combination of acoustic and electric drums in both studios and live performances.
Equipment
editLive
Studio (During the recording of Not Accepted Anywhere)
- Premier Drums
References
edit- ^ "The Automatic interview (2005)". BBC Wales Music. 2005. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2008.
- ^ "The Automatic Rob Hawkins, James Frost, Alex Pennie, Iwan Griffiths". music-news.com (Marco Gandolfi). 3 March 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2008.