Gavin Harrison

The Profile

Gavin Harrison is a British drummer and percussionist known for his work with Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, and The Pineapple Thief. Celebrated for precision and polyrhythms, he has released solo and collaborative albums, including Sanity & Gravity, Drop (with 05ric), and Cheating the Polygraph.

Drummer for Porcupine Tree; later performed with King Crimson and The Pineapple Thief. Won Modern Drummer recognition, including best progressive drummer (2007). Collaborated in Italy with Claudio Baglioni, Franco Battiato, and worked as a session musician for Eros Ramazzotti. Notable releases include Drop and The Man Who Sold Himself (with 05ric), Sanity & Gravity, and Cheating the Polygraph.

The single review dives into Drop by Gavin Harrison & 05ric, praising its jazz-prog focus, intricate rhythms, and refined grooves. It notes Harrison’s Porcupine Tree stature and Modern Drummer recognition. The piece highlights complex vocal lines, ERB textures, and standout contributions from Robert Fripp, Dave Stewart, and Gary Sanctuary. Overall verdict: ambitious, classy, with occasional lapses into non-functional showiness.