Karl Brazil
Musical artist
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Karl Peter Brazil (born 27 May 1977, Solihull)[1] is an English session drummer.
27 May 1977
Karl Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karl Peter Brazil 27 May 1977 Solihull, West Midlands, England |
| Instruments | Drums |
He is best known as the studio and touring drummer for James Blunt and for Robbie Williams. He also serves as musical director for Robbie Williams and 5 Seconds Of Summer. In 2009 he joined Feeder replacing previous drummer Mark Richardson. An accomplished session player, he often works with many other pop and rock artists, both on tour and in the studio.[2]
Biography
Born in Solihull, Brazil was raised in a musical family, and was influenced by them at a young age. His father played in bands whilst Karl was growing up and he often cites his father's record collection as his main motivation for getting involved in music.[3]
Karl is left handed and left footed but plays on a right handed drum kit leading with his left hand. He can play left handed but chooses not to as he started drumming so young and his father had initially set up his drums in a right handed layout.[3]
Personal life
Born in Solihull.
He currently resides in Birmingham with his family [4]
