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Born '''Kevin Michael Wilkinson''' in [[Stoke-on-Trent]], Staffordshire, he is credited as a former official member of several successful British pop [[musical ensemble|groups]], including [[League of Gentlemen (band)|The League of Gentlemen]] (1980), [[Holly Beth Vincent]] "Holly and the Italians" Virgin/Epic album (1981–82), [[The Waterboys]] (1983–84), [[China Crisis]] (1983–89) and [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] (1995–96). He also appeared in some of his affiliated bands' music videos.
Born '''Kevin Michael Wilkinson''' in [[Stoke-on-Trent]], Staffordshire, he is credited as a former official member of several successful British pop [[musical ensemble|groups]], including [[League of Gentlemen (band)|The League of Gentlemen]] (1980), [[Holly Beth Vincent]] "Holly and the Italians" Virgin/Epic album (1981–82), [[The Waterboys]] (1983–84), [[China Crisis]] (1983–89) and [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]] (1995–96). He also appeared in some of his affiliated bands' music videos.


Throughout the course of his career, Wilkinson was a highly regarded [[session musician]], performing with other artists as diverse as [[Fish (singer)|Fish]] and [[The Proclaimers]], [[China Crisis]], and [[Howard Jones (musician)|Howard Jones]]. He is not related to Squeeze's bass player, [[Keith Wilkinson (musician)|Keith Wilkinson]] although he was briefly a member of Squeeze and can be seen in the video for 'This Summer.'
Throughout the course of his career, Wilkinson was a highly regarded [[session musician]], performing with other artists as diverse as [[Fish (singer)|Fish]] and [[The Proclaimers]], [[China Crisis]], and [[Howard Jones (musician)|Howard Jones]]. He is not related to Squeeze's bass player, [[Keith Wilkinson (musician)|Keith Wilkinson]], although he was briefly a member of Squeeze at the same time as Keith and can be seen in the video for "This Summer."


Kevin Wilkinson also [[drummer|drummed]] for less well known acts – including his friend Paul Griffiths, and songwriting partner Robbie Wyborn of King Strut, who benefited hugely from his support and his contributions on their ''Sacred Ground'' album.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}
Kevin Wilkinson also [[drummer|drummed]] for less well known acts – including his friend Paul Griffiths, and songwriting partner Robbie Wyborn of King Strut, who benefited hugely from his support and his contributions on their ''Sacred Ground'' album.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}

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Kevin Wilkinson
Birth nameKevin Michael Wilkinson
Born(1958-06-11)11 June 1958
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Died17 July 1999(1999-07-17) (aged 41)
GenresPop, rock, new wave
Occupation(s)Drummer
Instrument(s)drums
Years active1979–1999
Labelsvarious

Kevin Wilkinson (11 June 1958 – 17 July 1999[1]) was a musician based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.

Career

Born Kevin Michael Wilkinson in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, he is credited as a former official member of several successful British pop groups, including The League of Gentlemen (1980), Holly Beth Vincent "Holly and the Italians" Virgin/Epic album (1981–82), The Waterboys (1983–84), China Crisis (1983–89) and Squeeze (1995–96). He also appeared in some of his affiliated bands' music videos.

Throughout the course of his career, Wilkinson was a highly regarded session musician, performing with other artists as diverse as Fish and The Proclaimers, China Crisis, and Howard Jones. He is not related to Squeeze's bass player, Keith Wilkinson, although he was briefly a member of Squeeze at the same time as Keith and can be seen in the video for "This Summer."

Kevin Wilkinson also drummed for less well known acts – including his friend Paul Griffiths, and songwriting partner Robbie Wyborn of King Strut, who benefited hugely from his support and his contributions on their Sacred Ground album.[citation needed]

Wilkinson committed suicide on 17 July 1999, aged 41, by hanging himself in the family home in Baydon, near Swindon.[2] He is survived by his wife (Marilyn Fitzgerald) and three children (Finn, Josie and Ellie).[3]

References

  1. ^ Findarticles.com
  2. ^ "Suicide Page in Fuller Up, Dead Musician Directory". elvispelvis.com. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  3. ^ VH1.com

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