Craig Gill
| Craig Gill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 December 1971 |
| Died | 20 November 2016 (aged 44) |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | drums |
| Years active | 1986-2016 |
| Associated acts | Inspiral Carpets. Oasis |
Craig Douglas Gill (5 December 1971 – 20 November 2016) was a British musician. He was the drummer of the Oldham based indie band Inspiral Carpets.[1] After the band's initial split Gill ran a record stall at Affleck's Palace.[2] He has also worked as a club DJ.[3]
Gill was born in Salford, but grew up in Chadderton. He ran musical tours of the Manchester area, explaining landmarks relating to the Madchester scene and Manchester's musical heritage.[2] He co-wrote the book, The Manchester Musical History Tour.[4]
On 20 November 2016, Gill died at the age of 44, with an announcement being made by the band via social media on the 22nd.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Inspiral Carpets". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- 1 2 Bainbridge, Luke (21 April 2012). "Madchester remembered: 'There was amazing creative energy at the time'". theguardian.com. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ↑ Else, David (2010). England. Footscray, Victoria: Lonely Planet. p. 483. ISBN 9781742203331. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill dies at 44". 20 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill dies, aged 44". The Guardian. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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