Graeme Kirkland

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Graeme Kirkland was a producer, composer, musician, and performance artist during the late 1980s and 1990s. He is probably best known for his street drumming using overturned buckets and other available surfaces for his performance.[1] After his musical career, he became a financial adviser.[2]

Kirkland was a popular performer in Toronto, Ontario consistently being voted "Best Drummer" by NOW Magazine's readers for 6 years (1996 – 2001)[3][citation needed] in their annual Reader's Poll. The runner-up in each of these 6 years was the famous Canadian drummer, Neil Peart of Rush.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Johnson, Brian D.. "Drumming Finds New Popularity", Maclean's Magazine, Rogers Publishing Ltd, 1996-07-29. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 
  2. ^ "Drummer's New Beat", Now, Now Communications Inc, 2001-08-16. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 
  3. ^ "Best of Toronto 2001 Reader's Poll Award", Now Magazine, NOW Communications Inc. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 

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