Martin Clive Atkins (born in Coventry, England on 3 August 1959), is a drummer and session musician best known for his work in post-punk and industrial groups including Public Image Ltd., Ministry, Pigface, and Killing Joke.
His first exposure as a drummer was with John Lydon's post-Sex Pistols band, Public Image Ltd.. Atkins joined in 1979, just in time to contribute to the song "Bad Baby," on the album Metal Box. Atkins' first live show with Pi...
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Martin Clive Atkins (born in Coventry, England on 3 August 1959), is a drummer and session musician best known for his work in post-punk and industrial groups including Public Image Ltd., Ministry, Pigface, and Killing Joke.
His first exposure as a drummer was with John Lydon's post-Sex Pistols band, Public Image Ltd.. Atkins joined in 1979, just in time to contribute to the song "Bad Baby," on the album Metal Box. Atkins' first live show with PiL was recorded and released as the classic live album Paris Au Printemps. His first year with the band included appearances on The John Peel Sessions for the BBC, American Bandstand and the BBC's live "Old Grey Whistle Test". In 1980, Atkins left Public Image Ltd. to concentrate on his band Brian Brain with Pete Jones (who also played with Public Image Ltd. in 82-83) on bass and Bobby Surgeoner on guitar. Brian Brain released six singles and one LP on Secret Records , and continued to release singles and LPs on Atkins' own Plaid Records...
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