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==Musical career== |
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Along 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]].<ref>{{cite web |title= The Automatic Rob Hawkins, James Frost, Alex Pennie, Iwan Griffiths|work= music-news.com (Marco Gandolfi)|date=2006-03-03 |url= http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?H=The-Automatic-Rob-Hawkins,-James-Frost,-Alex-Pennie,-Iwan-Griffiths&nReviewID=1292&nType=4|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> |
Along 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 (musician)|Paul Mullen]].<ref>{{cite web |title= The Automatic Rob Hawkins, James Frost, Alex Pennie, Iwan Griffiths|work= music-news.com (Marco Gandolfi)|date=2006-03-03 |url= http://www.music-news.com/ShowReview.asp?H=The-Automatic-Rob-Hawkins,-James-Frost,-Alex-Pennie,-Iwan-Griffiths&nReviewID=1292&nType=4|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> |
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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. |
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. |
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Iwan has used a combination of acoustic and electric drums in both studios and live performances. |
Iwan has used a combination of acoustic and electric drums in both studios and live performances. |
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Iwan is a fan of television series [[Lost (TV series)|LOST]], and film series Star Wars, on 15 August 2008 Iwan was interviewed on Starwars.com talking about his love of the original trilogy ([[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]], [[The Empire Strikes Back|Empire Strikes Back]] and [[Return of the Jedi]]) and being a fan of the [[Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga|Lego Star Wars Game]].<ref>{{cite web|title= The Automatic Dig Boba and Bib|work= Starwars.com|date= 2008-08-15|url= https://www.starwars.com/fans/rocks/news20080815.html|accessdate= 2008-08-18|url-status= dead|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080818071911/http://www.starwars.com/fans/rocks/news20080815.html|archivedate= 2008-08-18}}</ref> |
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===Equipment=== |
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[[Category:The Automatic members]] |
[[Category:The Automatic members]] |
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[[Category:People from Cowbridge]] |
[[Category:People from Cowbridge]] |
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[[Category:21st-century drummers]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 15 August 2024
Iwan Griffiths | |
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 Iwan Griffiths of The Automatic | |
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| Birth name | Iwan Griffiths |
| Born | 4 December 1985 Cardiff, South Wales, UK |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument | Drums |
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]
Musical career
[edit]Along 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
[edit]Live
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.
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