Danny Farrant (born in

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) is the current drummer in the British punk band

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, having joined the group following Phil Barker's departure in 2006.

Early years

He has described the

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song "God Save The Queen" as being his biggest inspiration in music. He said: "The energy and venom coming from

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's delivery, coupled with the no-nonsense meat and two veg of the band left everything else in its wake. Every time I hear the intro to that track, the hairs on my neck stand up." As a schoolboy, Farrant was a member of a short-lived new wave group called Safreak – a name that was culled from a half-erased piece of

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. After leaving Safreak, Farrant formed a band called Burning Hearts, which appeared in a battle of the bands-style competition on

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''.

Other works

Farrant also plays guitar, bass and keyboards. He has also played drums for The Alarm, Spear of Destiny, Bad Manners and

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. According to Buzzcocks singer

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, Farrant learned thirty songs in two days when he joined the band.VISITING ACT ‌ Buzzing Steady for 30 Years - Legendary UK punk band The Buzzcocks
Charleston City Paper He also teaches drums in North London.

References

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