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'''Iwan Griffiths''' is drummer for Welsh rock band The Automatic, Iwan originates from [[Cowbridge]] in Wales, and currently lives in Cardiff where he is studying Law.<ref>{{cite web |
'''Iwan Griffiths''' is drummer for Welsh rock band The Automatic, Iwan originates from [[Cowbridge]] in Wales, and currently lives in Cardiff where he is studying Law.<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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20070808220130/http://www.bbc.co.uk:80/wales/music/sites/automatic/pages/interview_051203.shtml |archivedate=August 8, 2007 }}</ref> |
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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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Along with band mates 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 Iwans, 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 band mates 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 Iwans, 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> |
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Griffiths has several times been compared to [[Bloc Party]]s [[Matt Tong]], the two are said to look very similar to one and other.<ref>{{cite web |
Griffiths has several times been compared to [[Bloc Party]]s [[Matt Tong]], the two are said to look very similar to one and other.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Automatic, Clwb Ifor Bach |work=xpressradio |date=2007-03-28 |url=http://www.xpressradio.co.uk/reviews/the-automatic-clwb-ifor-bach |accessdate=2008-08-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080513070806/http://www.xpressradio.co.uk/reviews/the-automatic-clwb-ifor-bach |archivedate=May 13, 2008 }}</ref> Iwan is a fan of television 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= http://www.starwars.com/fans/rocks/news20080815.html|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> |
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| Birth name | Iwan Griffiths |
| Born | 4 December 1985 |
| Genres | Rock, Electro, Pop punk |
| Instrument | drums |
Iwan Griffiths is drummer for Welsh rock band The Automatic, Iwan originates from Cowbridge in Wales, and currently lives in Cardiff where he is studying Law.[1]
Musical career
Along with band mates 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 Iwans, and recruiting screaming synth player Alex Pennie, and later guitarist Paul Mullen.[2]
Griffiths has several times been compared to Bloc Partys Matt Tong, the two are said to look very similar to one and other.[3] Iwan is a fan of television 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, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi) and being a fan of the Lego Star Wars Game.[4]
Equipment
Live
Studio (During the recording of Not Accepted Anywhere)
References
- ^ "The Automatic interview (2005)". BBC Wales Music. 2005. Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Automatic Rob Hawkins, James Frost, Alex Pennie, Iwan Griffiths". music-news.com (Marco Gandolfi). 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "The Automatic, Clwb Ifor Bach". xpressradio. 2007-03-28. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Automatic Dig Boba and Bib". Starwars.com. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2008-08-18.