David Lovering | |
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 Lovering performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Sullivan Lovering |
| Also known as | The Scientific Phenomenalist |
| Born | December 6, 1961 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, guitar, bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | 4AD |
| Website | www.davidlovering.com |
David Sullivan Lovering (born December 6, 1961) is an American musician and magician. He is best known as the drummer for the alternative rock band Pixies, which he joined in 1986. After the band's breakup in 1993, Lovering drummed with several other acts, including The Martinis, Cracker, Nitzer Ebb and Tanya Donelly. He also pursued a magic career as the Scientific Phenomenalist, performing scientific and physics-based experiments on stage. When the Pixies reunited in 2004, Lovering returned as the band's drummer.
As a drummer Lovering was inspired by bands from a variety of genres, including Rush and Steely Dan.