Mel Gaynor

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Mel George Gaynor (born 29 May 1959) is a British drummer, singer and recording artist, best known as the longtime drummer for the rock band Simple Minds. == Career == Prior to joining Simple Minds, Gaynor played in the hard rock band Samson, at the same time as vocalist Bruce Dickinson. In 1981, he appeared in the music video for David Bowie's "Wild Is the Wind". Gaynor first worked with Simple Minds in 1982 as a session drummer for the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Mel Gaynor first charted in 1983 with Waterfront.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US Rock the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.

Top songs: #1: Alive and Kicking - #2: Sanctify Yourself - #3: All the Things She Said - #4: Love Song / Alive & Kicking - #5: Ghost Dancing
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  Simple Minds
Waterfront
1.
11/1983

Waterfront
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
63 pts






13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor greentick
Speed Your Love to Me
2.
01/1984

Speed Your Love to Me
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
43 pts






20
UK
[A&M 2629]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor greentick
Up on the Catwalk
3.
03/1984

Up on the Catwalk
Simple Minds

from Sparkle in the Rain   Sparkle in the Rain
31 pts






27
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes & Mel Gaynor greentick
Alive and Kicking
4.
10/1985

#1  Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
274 pts
3
US
25
dance
2
rock
7
UK
[A&M 2783]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin
Sanctify Yourself
5.
12/1985

#2  Sanctify Yourself
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
165 pts
14
US
24
dance
3
rock
10
UK
[A&M 2810]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin
All the Things She Said
6.
03/1986

#3  All the Things She Said
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
132 pts
28
US


9
rock
9
UK
[A&M 2828]
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin
7.
11/1986

#5  Ghost Dancing
Simple Minds

from Once Upon a Time   Once Upon a Time
67 pts






13
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin
8.
10/1992

#4  Love Song / Alive & Kicking
Simple Minds

from Glittering Prize 81/92   
118 pts






6
UK
R
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Michael MacNeil, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin
  East Side Beat
Alive and Kicking
9.
12/1992

Alive and Kicking
East Side Beat

from East Side Beat   
38 pts






26
UK
written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mick MacNeil, Mel Gaynor greentick & John Giblin


See also...

Jimmy Johnstone / Jim Kerr / Simple Minds / Laura McGheeSimple Minds


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