Colin Newton

Colin Newton
Newton at a signing, 27 February 2007
Background information
Birth name	Colin David Newton
Born	18 April 1977 (1977-04-18) (age 34)
Origin	Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Genres	Indie rock
Occupations	Musician, drummer
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1995–present
Associated acts	Idlewild
Website	www.idlewild.co.uk

Colin Newton (born Colin David Newton, 18 April 1977, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is the Scottish drummer for the Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild.

A former pizza baker,^[1] Newton is known for his galloping drum-style, and his use of Sabian equipment. Prior to joining Idlewild, Newton studied biology at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. He was taught to play the drums by Mrs. Sharp, a music teacher at Banff Academy in that time, where he attended school in his teenage years.

He is married to Sheri (née Friers). They have a son called Cohen and twin daughters called Teigan and Pippa. Colin and his family live in North Berwick.

Discography

With Idlewild

• 1998: Captain
• 1998: Hope Is Important
• 2000: 100 Broken Windows
• 2002: The Remote Part
• 2005: Warnings/Promises
• 2007: Make Another World
• 2009: Post Electric Blues

References

1. ^ Drownedinsound.com

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