Gavin Harrison

Gavin Harrison

Gavin Harrison is a British drummer and percussionist. He is best known for playing with the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree which he joined in 2002. As of 2011, he also plays with the band King Crimson. Harrison has authored two instructional drum books entitled Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives. He also wrote and produced his own instructional DVDs, Rhythmic Visions and Rhythmic Horizons, at his home studio. 2010 saw the release of Rhythmic Designs, a book of transcriptions by Terry Branam, and a 3 hour DVD of Gavin's explanations and demonstrations. It won 'Best In Show' at the summer NAMM show in the USA. In 2007 Gavin began a long term collaboration with singer/extended range bass player 05Ric which led to the release of two CDs Drop and then in 2009 Circles. In 2008, Gavin joined King Crimson as part of a dual-drummer lineup with Pat Mastelotto. Gavin played a number of shows in the United States in August with the band. He won the Modern Drummer magazine readers' poll for "best progressive drummer of the year" consecutively from 2007-2010. He is the featured cover story on Modern Drummer January 2009. Rolling Stone Magazine polls rate him as the third best drummer in the past 25 years. His influences come from his father's jazz collection and from drummers such as Steve Gadd and Jeff Porcaro. Kit Studies with Joe Hodson, Paul Brodie and Dave Cutler (Berklee '78 graduate - teacher relating to the evolving Gary Chaffee school of rhythmic concepts).

  • Title: Gavin Harrison
  • Popularity: 1.185
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1963-05-28
  • Place of Birth: Harrow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Also Known As: Gavin Richard Harrison
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Gavin Harrison Movies

  • 2006
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    Porcupine Tree: Arriving Somewhere...

    Porcupine Tree: Arriving Somewhere...

    8.4 2006 HD

    Arriving Somewhere... is the first live performance DVD by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. A full show from the Deadwing tour filmed...

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  • 2010
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    Porcupine Tree: Anesthetize

    Porcupine Tree: Anesthetize

    8.3 2010 HD

    In 2009 Porcupine Tree released their latest album The Incident. The album marked another step forward in the incredible journey of the band from a...

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  • 2023
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    Porcupine Tree: Never Stop the Car on a Drive in the Dark

    Porcupine Tree: Never Stop the Car on a Drive in the Dark

    1 2023 HD

    Documentary film on the production of Porcupine Tree's album "Deadwing"

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  • 2005
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    Porcupine Tree: Deadwing

    Porcupine Tree: Deadwing

    1 2005 HD

    A 3CD/Blu-Ray deluxe hardback book edition of Porcupine Tree’s classic 2005 release, Deadwing. The CDs include a 2018 remaster of the album by...

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  • 2007
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    Gavin Harrison Rhythmic Horizons

    Gavin Harrison Rhythmic Horizons

    1 2007 HD

    Gavin Harrison's Rhythmic Horizions is a highly acclaimed, cutting edge book, and has earned him ten-star reviews and was voted in the top five of...

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  • 2023
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    Porcupine Tree - Hellfest 2023

    Porcupine Tree - Hellfest 2023

    1 2023 HD

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  • 2017
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    The Pineapple Thief: Where We Stood

    The Pineapple Thief: Where We Stood

    8 2017 HD

    The Pineapple Thief's spectacular final performance of their 'Your Wilderness' tour featuring Gavin Harrison (King Crimson) on drums. Bringing to...

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  • 2022
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    Porcupine Tree: Closure / Continuation

    Porcupine Tree: Closure / Continuation

    8 2022 HD

    Porcupine Tree - one of the UK’s most forward-thinking, genre-defying rock bands - returns with its first new music in twelve years. Over a...

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  • 2022
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    Porcupine Tree: The Complete AIR Studio Sessions

    Porcupine Tree: The Complete AIR Studio Sessions

    1 2022 HD

    The AIR Sessions were conducted to prepare for the band’s forthcoming eleventh album, CLOSURE / CONTINUATION - their first since 2009’s...

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  • 2023
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    Porcupine Tree: Closure / Continuation. Live. Amsterdam 07/11/22

    Porcupine Tree: Closure / Continuation. Live. Amsterdam 07/11/22

    8.3 2023 HD

    Closure/Continuation. Live. Amsterdam 07/11/22 documents Porcupine Tree’s triumphant return to the stage perfectly. A live recording captured...

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  • 2022
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    In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50

    In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50

    7.1 2022 HD

    The film explores the “acute suffering” and transcendent glory experienced by current and former members of King Crimson, allowing the...

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  • 2012
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    Porcupine Tree: Octane Twisted

    Porcupine Tree: Octane Twisted

    1 2012 HD

    A live performance of the band's 2009 album The Incident in its entirety recorded at the Riviera Theater in Chicago on 30 April 2010.

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  • 2020
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    Porcupine Tree: In Absentia Documentary

    Porcupine Tree: In Absentia Documentary

    1 2020 HD

    Documentary of the making of the Porcupine Tree album In Absentia

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  • 2024
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    The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This

    The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This

    1 2024 HD

    Progressive Art Rock luminaries The Pineapple Thief return with new album ‘It Leads To This’. The Pineapple Thief revel in opposing...

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  • 2019
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    King Crimson: Heaven & Earth

    King Crimson: Heaven & Earth

    1 2019 HD

    Heaven & Earth is the seventh box set in a series which will, when complete, cover all periods of King Crimson activity from 1969 to the present...

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  • 2024
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    Porcupine Tree: The Making of Fear of a Blank Planet

    Porcupine Tree: The Making of Fear of a Blank Planet

    1 2024 HD

    A documentary chronicling the production of British prog rock band Porcupine Tree's ninth studio album.

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  • 2005
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    Porcupine Tree: Rockpalast 2005 - Live Music Hall Köln

    Porcupine Tree: Rockpalast 2005 - Live Music Hall Köln

    9 2005 HD

    With melodic progressive rock and socially critical lyrics, the British band Porcupine Tree also gained a large fan base in Germany at the turn of...

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  • 2016
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    King Crimson: Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind

    King Crimson: Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind

    8 2016 HD

    A comprehensive and immersive account of the 2015 live incarnation of the ever evolving entity that is the mighty King Crimson.

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  • 2005
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    Porcupine Tree: Rockpalast

    Porcupine Tree: Rockpalast

    8 2005 HD

    Porcupine Tree live on Rockpalast 19 November 2005. Disc 1: 1. "Intro" 2. "Open Car" 3. "Blackest Eyes" 4. "Lazarus" 5. "Futile" 6....

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  • 2020
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    Porcupine Tree: In Absentia

    Porcupine Tree: In Absentia

    1 2020 HD

    In Absentia was Porcupine Tree’s seventh studio album, first released in 2002, and was the first in a run of three albums that for many...

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  • 2007
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    Porcupine Tree: Fear of a Blank Planet

    Porcupine Tree: Fear of a Blank Planet

    1 2007 HD

    Fear of a Blank Planet is the ninth studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree and their best selling before 2009's The Incident....

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  • 2007
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    Porcupine Tree: The Incident

    Porcupine Tree: The Incident

    1 2007 HD

    The Incident is the tenth and final studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. It was released as double album on 14 September...

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  • 2003
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    Porcupine Tree - MHZ

    Porcupine Tree - MHZ

    1 2003 HD

    Porcupine Tree live on MHZ TV, Washington DC in 2003

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  • 2021
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    The Pineapple Thief - Nothing but the Truth

    The Pineapple Thief - Nothing but the Truth

    8 2021 HD

    Having released their latest studio album Versions Of The Truth in September 2020, The Pineapple Thief’s worldwide touring plans to support the...

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  • 2018
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    King Crimson: Meltdown - Live In Mexico City

    King Crimson: Meltdown - Live In Mexico City

    9.5 2018 HD

    Live performance during the King Crimson's five nights residency at Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City in July 2017. Robert Fripp: Guitar & keyboards ...

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  • 2017
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    The Pineapple Thief: Your Wilderness

    The Pineapple Thief: Your Wilderness

    1 2017 HD

    The acclaimed 2016 hit album from The Pineapple Thief with bonus tracks. For the first time, TPT brought in several guest performers for Your...

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  • 2024
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    Porcupine Tree: Nil Recurring

    Porcupine Tree: Nil Recurring

    1 2024 HD

    5.1 surround mix of the EP Nil Recurring, by the band Porcupine Tree. Tracks: 01-Nil Recurring 02-Normal 03-Cheating the Polygraph 04-What...

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