Colin Newton
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 Newton at a signing, 27 February 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Colin David Newton |
| Born | 18 April 1977 |
| Origin | Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupations | Musician, drummer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | Idlewild |
| Website | www.idlewild.co.uk |
Colin Newton (born Colin David Newton, 18 April 1977, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is the Scottish drummer for the Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild.
A former pizza baker,[1] Newton is known for his galloping drum-style, and his use of Sabian equipment. Prior to joining Idlewild, Newton studied biology at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. He was taught to play the drums by Mrs. Sharp, a music teacher at Banff Academy in that time, where he attended school in his teenage years.
He is married to Sheri (née Friers). They have a son called Cohen and twin daughters called Teigan and Pippa. Colin and his family live in North Berwick.
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Idlewild
- 1998: Captain
- 1998: Hope Is Important
- 2000: 100 Broken Windows
- 2002: The Remote Part
- 2005: Warnings/Promises
- 2007: Make Another World
- 2009: Post Electric Blues
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