Kenneth John Hyslop (14 February 1951 – 15 September 2024) was a Scottish drummer.
Kenny Hyslop | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kenneth John Hyslop |
| Born | 14 February 1951 Helensburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 15 September 2024 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1970–2024 |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | myspace |
Life and career
editHyslop was born in Helensburgh, Scotland, on 14 February 1951.[1][2]
He joined the band Salvation with Midge Ure, which later became Slik and, after Ure's departure, some of the remaining members formed the Zones.[3] He also went on to play with the Skids.[3] In 1981, he joined Simple Minds, replacing Brian McGee.[4] He contributed by recording "Promised You a Miracle"[4] and appeared in the videos of "Sweat in Bullet" and "Love Song", from the Sons and Fascination album, which he did not appear on, but helped to promote.[5] Following his departure from Simple Minds in 1982, Hyslop formed Set the Tone[6] with bass player Bobby Paterson. Following the demise of Set the Tone, Hyslop formed the One O'Clock Gang which released an album on Arista Records.
Hyslop went on to write songs for Les McKeown[5] and also toured with Midge Ure on his The Gift World Tour 1985. Hyslop became an alternative DJ until leaving the UK for Canada with the blues band, Big George and the Business. After returning to the UK, Hyslop started teaching drumming at Carlton Studios in Glasgow as well as producing new music published through Myspace.
Hyslop died on 15 September 2024 from prostate cancer, at the age of 73.[7] He had announced the diagnosis shortly after his birthday that year.[8]
References
edit- ^ Frame, Pete (1999). Pete Frame's Rocking Around Britain. Omnibus Press. p. 247. ISBN 9780711969735.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2002). The Virgin encyclopedia of 70s music. Virgin. ISBN 9781852279479.
- ^ a b Gimarc, George (2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970–1982. Backbeat Books. p. 207. ISBN 9780879308483.
- ^ a b Davis, Sharon (2012). 80s Chart-Toppers: Every Chart-Topper Tells a Story. Mainstream Publishing. p. 485. ISBN 9781780574110.
- ^ a b Strong, Martin Charles (2006). The Essential Rock Discography. Canongate. p. 971. ISBN 9781841958606.
- ^ Gimarc, George (1997). Post Punk Diary: 1980–1982. St. Martin's Press. p. 165. ISBN 9780312169688.
- ^ Harrison, Jody (17 September 2024). "Tributes as Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73". The Herald. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Thanks for sending me all your birthday love". Facebook.com. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
External links
edit- Kenny Hyslop's drum lessons website Archived 22 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Kenny Hyslop discography at Discogs
- Kenny Hyslop at IMDb
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