Drew McDowall

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Drew McDowall
Born January 28, 1961 (1961-01-28) (age 47)
Origin Paisley, Scotland
Associated acts Coil

Drew McDowall (born 28 January 1961, in Paisley, Scotland) is a Scottish musician, most notably as a member, collaborator and remixer for influential music groups. McDowall was formerly a full time member of Coil and several of his remixes have been released on the certified gold album Further Down the Spiral.

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[edit] History

McDowall formed Poems, an art-punk trio, in 1978 with his wife Rose McDowall, whom he later divorced. During the 80s McDowall was a member of Psychic TV. McDowall performed with Coil regularly for several years, becoming an official member in 1995. McDowall wrote a song as Screwtape, released in 1998. McDowall currently is a member of the group Captain Sons & Daughters. McDowall also tour-managed The Shamen.

McDowall met Nicole Dorsey while recording in New Orleans in September 1996, probably for the Backwards session, and they married in February, 1997. McDowall has a daughter, Keri, from his marriage with Rose McDowall.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Solo

  • "Tongs" as Screwtape on the compilation album Interiors. (1998)

[edit] Collaborative

[edit] Remixes

  • "The Snow (As Pure As?)" remix alongside John Balance on The Snow (1991)
  • "The Art of Self Destruction, Part One", "The Downward Spiral (The Bottom)", "Eraser (Denial; Realization)", "Eraser (Polite)" and "Erased, Over, Out" remixes alongside Coil on the album Further Down the Spiral (1995)
  • "Cowboys In Bangkok 1995 (Coil vs Elph Mix)" remix alongside Peter Christopherson on the Chris and Cosey album Twist

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