Richard Colburn | |
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![]() Colburn with Belle and Sebastian in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Born | 25 July 1970 |
Origin | Perth, Scotland |
Genres | Rock, folk, indie |
Occupation(s) | Drummer Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, keyboards |
Years active | 1996–present |
Richard Colburn (born 25 July 1970)[1] is a Scottish musician and the drummer of the Scottish indie band Belle & Sebastian. Before he joined Belle & Sebastian, he used to sell pies on match days outside Celtic Park and studied Music Business at Stow College.[2]
He drummed on early Snow Patrol sessions and is one of the founding members of The Reindeer Section.
Personal life
[edit]Colburn is from the Scottish city of Perth. His grandfather was the musician Bill Wilkie.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Gregory, Andy (2002). "Biographies". In Sleeman, Elizabeth (ed.). International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002 (4 ed.). London, England: Europa Publications Ltd. p. 101. ISBN 1-85743-161-8.
- ^ Sweeney, Eamon (17 January 2002). "Belle fest". Hot Press. Retrieved 4 December 2009. Appears as: "After bonding in an all-night café in Glasgow in January 1996, Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David teamed up with drummer and percussionist Richard Colburn – a fellow student of the Stow College Music Business course from Perth who used to sell pies on match days at Celtic Park."
- ^ "Obituary: Bill Wilkie, master of Scottish accordion music played for prime ministers and with the stars" – The Scotsman, 26 May 2017