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My Take
Gavin Harrison is a drummer's drummer, and I say that with real admiration. Born in 1963, this English musician built his name through demanding progressive rock, holding down chairs in Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, and The Pineapple Thief at various points. What I respect most is the recognition from peers. When other musicians and the music press keep praising your playing, that's a different kind of credibility than chart numbers. He's also written and lectured, which tells me he thinks about rhythm analytically, not just instinctively. To me he represents the kind of craftsman who earns devotion quietly rather than chasing fame.
Overview
Gavin Richard Harrison (born 28 May 1963) is an English musician. He is best known for his long tenures with the progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree (2002–2010; 2021–present), King Crimson (2008, and 2013–present) and The Pineapple Thief (2016–present). Harrison's drumming has received many awards from music publications and earned praise from other musicians.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gavin Harrison
- Name (Japanese)
- ギャヴィン・ハリソン
- Reading
- ぎゃゔぃん・はりそん
- Born
- May 28, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer / composer / non-fiction writer / writer / lecturer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.