Gavin John Griffiths

DRUMS… percussion

A truly world-class drummer, Gavin is also one of the humblest (and funniest) people you could meet. 
A man of hidden depths, his down-to-earth nature actually belies a monstrous musical talent - the result of technical brilliance meeting with intuitive creativity. A winning combination in any drummer!
 
This allows him to 'click' immediately with any song style or mood, and it is largely down to Gavin's über-flexibility on the drums that PANIC ROOM are so free to experiment and explore in the ways they do. 

His bandmates will say that they are blessed to work with him. 
Gav will say that all of the above is ********! 
But despite his humility, Gavin John Griffiths is a weapons-grade nuclear missile of a drummer… and his playing is absolutely core to the rich, powerful sound of PANIC ROOM. 


TRIVIA:

♔ Gavin is a keen runner, and can often be found jogging for miles along the beaches of South Wales.
♔ He is fluent in Welsh, which he speaks with his son. 
♔ He can play a little piano and guitar too.
♔ Don't get him started on politics or religion…


GEAR: 

Gavin uses the following equipment:
⨁ Tama Star Classic kit
⨁ Sabian Cymbals
⨁ ​Korg Wavedrum

Photo : Tina Korhonen

OTHER PROJECTS: 

As well as being a founder member of Panic Room, Gavin is also in great demand as a session musician, and has performed / recorded with many artists including: 

✧ FISH
✧ Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe)
✧ Mostly Autumn
✧ Halo Blind 

Photo : Howard Rankin

Photo : Howard Rankin

Photo : Howard Rankin

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GAVIN JOHN GRIFFITHS Discography
(All albums which feature the drumming & percussion of GJG)

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with PANIC ROOM...

'INCARNATE' (2014)
'S K I N' (2012)
'ALTITUDE' (2011)
'SATELLITE' (2010)
'VISIONARY POSITION' (2008)

with MOSTLY AUTUMN...

'THE GHOST MOON ORCHESTRA (2011)
'GO WELL DIAMOND HEART (2010)
'LIVE 2009' (2009)

with FISH...

'A FEAST OF CONSEQUENCES' (2013)
'13th STAR' (2007)
'COMMUNION' (2007)

with KARNATAKA...

'STRANGE BEHAVIOUR' (2004)
'DELICATE FLAME OF DESIRE' (2002)
'THE STORM' (2000)
'KARNATAKA' (1998)

OTHER RELEASES featuring Gavin John Griffiths...

BILL NELSON : 'BILL NELSON & THE GENTLEMEN ROCKETEERS - LIVE AT METROPOLIS STUDIOS' (2011)

HALO BLIND:  'Occupying Forces' (2013)
PARADE:  'The Fabric' (2009)

JOSH & CO. LTD :  'Through These Eyes' (2008)



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