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Rafael Gayol
American drummer (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rafael Bernardo Gayol (born July 13, 1958) is an American drummer. He is best known for his work with singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, and with such diverse artists as Charlie Sexton, BoDeans, Robbie Robertson, A-ha, Shawn Colvin, Bob Schneider, Tito & Tarantula, Billy Harvey, Robert Rodriguez, Patty Griffin, David Rice, Joe Ely, Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, Tish Hinojosa, Jon Dee Graham, The Flatlanders, Colin Gilmore, Eliza Gilkyson, Patricia Vonne, Scott Gibson, Tonio K, Bascom Hill, Mason Ruffner, Trish Murphy, Michael Thomas, Maggie Walters and Doll Congress.
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Rafael Bernardo Gayol | |
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![]() Gayol (left) performing with Leonard Cohen on 2012. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Rafael Bernardo Gayol |
Born | (1958-07-13) July 13, 1958 (age 66) |
Origin | Mexico City, Mexico |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, film composer, voice-over |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, backing vocals |
Years active | 1982–present |
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