Karl Peter Brazil (born 27 May 1977,

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) is an English session drummer. He is best known as the drummer for the British

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band Feeder, replacing the band's previous drummer Mark Richardson. He often works with other pop and rock artists, both on tour and in the studio.

Childhood

Brazil was raised in a musical family, and was influenced by them at a young age.

Personal life

Born in Solihull, he is a dedicated supporter of Birmingham City F.C.

Instruments

Brazil currently uses

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drums, Sabian

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, Roland

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drumheads, DW hardware LP percussion and

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drumsticks.

Associated acts

* Feeder *

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*Natalie Imbruglia *Girls Aloud *Elton John *Westlife *Jason Mraz *James Morrison (singer), James Morrison *Ben's Brother *Paloma Faith *Starsailor (band), Starsailor *Olly Murs *Alison Moyet

Discography

*''Some Kind of Trouble'' -

*''Renegades (Feeder album), Renegades'' - Feeder *''All Bright Electric - Feeder

References

External links

* English rock drummers English session musicians Feeder members Living people People from Solihull 1977 births Robbie Williams Band members 21st-century drummers {{England-musician-stub