Keith Baxter (drummer)
| Keith Baxter | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1971 Morecambe, Lancashire, England |
| Origin | Lancaster, England |
| Died | 4 January 2008 (aged 36) |
| Genres | Folk metal Rock Indie rock |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1991–2008 |
| Associated acts | 3 Colours Red Skyclad Therapy? Baby Judas |
Keith Baxter (19 February 1971 – 4 January 2008)[1] was an English rock drummer. He was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England.
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[edit] Biography
As a teenager he became a founder member of folk metal pioneers Skyclad, recording five albums with them before leaving in 1995, to move to London and join 3 Colours Red, with whom he recorded two UK Top 40 albums (Pure and Revolt) and six Top 40 singles.[1]
Following the split of the band in 1999, Baxter formed the band Elevation with former bandmate from 3 Colours Red, Pete Vuckovic.[1] The pair signed with Sony but were dropped a year later. He moved back north to Lancaster, and briefly played with the Northern Irish band, Therapy? in 2002. 3 Colours Red formed again soon after that to record a third album (The Union of Souls), but split up again, permanently, in 2005.[2]
Following this split, Baxter played with the Lancaster based Baby Judas. He died in January 2008, at the age of 36, as a result of a heart attack[1] linked to a gastro-intestinal hemorrhage.
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Skyclad
[edit] Albums
- The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth (Noise International, 1991)
- A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol (Noise International, 1992)
- Jonah's Ark (Noise International, 1993)
- Prince of the Poverty Line (Noise International, 1994)
- The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea (Noise International, 1995)
[edit] EPs
- Tracks from the Wilderness (Noise International, 1992)
[edit] With 3 Colours Red
[edit] Albums
- Pure (Creation, 1997)
- Revolt (Creation, 1999)
- The Union of Souls (Mighty Atom, 2003)
- If You Ain't Got a Weapon... (Sanctuary, 2005)
- Nuclear Holiday (Snapper, 2005)
[edit] EPs
- Paralyse (Creation, 1998)
[edit] DVD
- Live at Islington Academy (Secret, 2005)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed December 2010
- ^ Kerrang! 3 Colours Red's Keith Baxter RIP
