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'''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.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Automatic interview (2005) |work=[[BBC]] Wales Music |year=2005 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/automatic/pages/interview_051203.shtml |accessdate=2008-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808220130/http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/automatic/pages/interview_051203.shtml |archivedate=August 8, 2007 }}</ref>
'''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.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Automatic interview (2005) |work=[[BBC]] Wales Music |year=2005 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/automatic/pages/interview_051203.shtml |accessdate=2008-07-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808220130/http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/automatic/pages/interview_051203.shtml |archivedate=August 8, 2007 }}</ref>
Now works in lliswrry high school Newport Gwent teaching English he taught me!


==Musical career==
==Musical career==
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>


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.

Latest revision as of 20:06, 15 August 2024

Iwan Griffiths
Iwan Griffiths of The Automatic
Iwan Griffiths of The Automatic
Background information
Birth nameIwan Griffiths
Born (1985-12-04) 4 December 1985 (age 39)
Cardiff, South Wales, UK
GenresRock
InstrumentDrums

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

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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.[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

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Live

Studio (During the recording of Not Accepted Anywhere)

  • Premier Drums

References

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  1. ^ "The Automatic interview (2005)". BBC Wales Music. 2005. Archived from the original on 8 August 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2008.
  2. ^ "The Automatic Rob Hawkins, James Frost, Alex Pennie, Iwan Griffiths". music-news.com (Marco Gandolfi). 3 March 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2008.