Craig Kneale

Gretsch Artist Since: 2010

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: Twin Atlantic

Current Kit Setup:
Brooklyn in Satin Black
24 BD, 13 RT, 14 FT, 16 FT, 18 FT
8x14 Hammered Metal Snare

Influences:
John Bonham, Dave Grohl, Keith Moon, Taylor Hawkins, Matt Cameron, Charlie Watts

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"It was always my dream drum company since seeing Charlie Watts playing them live for the Rolling Stones when I was younger on old video tapes my Dad owned. I got the chance in 2010 when the Gretsch UK Rep at the time wondered if i’d like to try out a kit. I jumped at the chance and instantly fell in love with the company. The build quality and sound perfectly match my style of play."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Work hard. Then work harder."

Bio:
Craig Kneale took up drums in his mid-teenage years after being inspired by the music of Nirvana and the drum playing of Dave Grohl. He started playing in bands within the Glasgow music scene soon after this before joining Twin Atlantic in 2007 - joining together over a shared passion for music and drive to become something bigger than what seemed possible growing up in the city.

Since then Twin Atlantic have grown in stature year on year. From extensive grassroots touring throughout the UK and Europe in the early years and numerous support slots with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins + Kings Of Leon, the band have built up a dedicated following throughout the UK - playing to their own crowds of up to 5000 and becoming an arena band in Scotland. Their last two albums charted in the Top 10 in the UK charts and the last few years have have seen the band tour extensively in North America and make their way to Australia + South Africa. Their new album GLA was critically acclaimed and the band is currently touring the album for the rest of 2016 and most of 2017.