Michael Barker (drummer)
Michael Barker is a New Zealand percussion musician best known for performing with The John Butler Trio and Split Enz. In more recent years Barker formed Swamp Thing.[1]
Michael Barker | |
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 Barker at the Cambridge Folk Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts | The John Butler Trio, Split Enz, Swamp Thing |
Musical career
Michael wrote, recorded, mixed and released his first solo album, Wonderland in November 2006.
Since 2010, he and Grant Haua are Swamp Thing.[2]
Personal life
In 2007, Michael Barker made headlines as he unsuccessfully tried to save the life of a drowning man in Townsville, Queensland.[3]
References
- "Swamp Thing presentation by the New Zealand Herald". Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- Swamp Thing presentation by Muzic.net.nz
- uncredited (10 August 2007). "John Butler Trio drummer's bid to save drowning victim". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
External links
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