Dolphin Taylor
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Brian "Dolphin" Taylor (born 10 November 1958) is a British drummer
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in 1976. As the band had no drummer at that point, Dolphin (who was already a drummer) filled in. By the end of the evening, the band was still looking for a bass guitarist, but had found their drummer. He stayed for two years, eventually resigning in 1978.
, playing on the £1.10 or less EP, and the Now Then...
album, before the band split in 1983.
. Towards the end of 1983 through his work with Nick Tauber
, he was introduced to and joined Spear of Destiny
as their full time drummer. Dolphin became a part of The Engine Room, the Spear of Destiny
rhythm section, along with bass player Stan Stammers
. He left Spear of Destiny
in 1986 after they were dropped by their record label CBS, and after the band went through a line-up change.
and 1994's Get a Life.
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Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
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Tom Robinson Band
His career started when he gave a friend a lift to an audition as bass guitarist for the Tom Robinson BandTom Robinson Band
Tom Robinson Band were a British rock band, established in 1976 by singer, songwriter and bassist Tom Robinson...
in 1976. As the band had no drummer at that point, Dolphin (who was already a drummer) filled in. By the end of the evening, the band was still looking for a bass guitarist, but had found their drummer. He stayed for two years, eventually resigning in 1978.
Stiff Little Fingers
In 1982 he joined Stiff Little FingersStiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers are a punk rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They formed in 1977, at the height of the Troubles. They started out as a schoolboy band called Highway Star , doing rock covers, until they discovered punk. They split up after six years and four albums, although they...
, playing on the £1.10 or less EP, and the Now Then...
Now Then...
-Chart Position:-Personnel:*Jake Burns - Vocals/Guitar*Dolphin Taylor - Drums*Henry Cluney - Guitar*Ali McMordie - Bass...
album, before the band split in 1983.
Spear Of Destiny
In 1983 after the demise of SLF, Taylor become the 'sometimes go to' session drummer for producer Nick TauberNick Tauber
Nick Tauber is a British record producer best known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Toyah and Marillion in the 1970s and 1980s.Nick Tauber continues to manage, produce, and consult with acts/artists/and producers. In the late 1990s, Tauber was involved with British pop/punk act Kowloon, guiding them...
. Towards the end of 1983 through his work with Nick Tauber
Nick Tauber
Nick Tauber is a British record producer best known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Toyah and Marillion in the 1970s and 1980s.Nick Tauber continues to manage, produce, and consult with acts/artists/and producers. In the late 1990s, Tauber was involved with British pop/punk act Kowloon, guiding them...
, he was introduced to and joined Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
as their full time drummer. Dolphin became a part of The Engine Room, the Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
rhythm section, along with bass player Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers is best known as the bass player for British post punk band Theatre of Hate, Spear Of Destiny and Plastic Eaters co. founded with Robdaly. In 1999 Stammers and Plastic Eaters gained an artist sponsorship from Adidas. Stan uses Wal basses produced by renowned bass manufacturer ...
. He left Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
in 1986 after they were dropped by their record label CBS, and after the band went through a line-up change.
Stiff Little Fingers
In 1987 Dolphin was asked to join the reformed SLF, with whom he stayed until 1996, playing on 1991's Flags and EmblemsFlags and Emblems
Flags and Emblems is the fifth studio album by the band Stiff Little Fingers, released in 1991 .-Track listing:#" Long Way to Paradise " #"Stand Up and Shout" #"Each Dollar a Bullet"...
and 1994's Get a Life.
Post-SLF
In 1997 he and one time SLF manager Russell Emanuel set up Extreme Music, a company that composes and sells production musicProduction music
Production music is the name given to recorded music produced and owned by production music libraries and licensed to customers for use in film, television, radio and other media.-Introduction:...
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External links
- Extreme Music
- Stiff Little Fingers
- The Engine Room - Spear of Destiny's Rhythm Section
- Mike Dolbear Drums - Dolphin Taylor Interview