Mel Gaynor

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Mel Gaynor
Gaynor performing in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Mel George Gaynor
Born	(1959-05-29) 29 May 1959 (age 65) Balham, London, England
Genres	New wave rock pop hard rock
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	1982–present
Website	melgaynor.com

Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959)^[1] is a British drummer and a singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds. Gaynor has also released a solo album titled Come With Me, released as a digital copy in May 2024, with a physical copy planned for release in June 2024,^[2] and started a tour in Autumn 2024. Gaynor uses Natal drums exclusively. His equipment list includes 24" BD 10", 12" 13", mounted Toms 14", 16" floor Toms 20", gong Tom, various snares in wood and metal. Gaynor is also endorsed by TECHRA drum sticks and Remo heads.