Drummer and songwriter for the gothic rock band Bauhaus, known for his dark and moody rhythms that helped shape the sound of the genre.
Kevin Haskins, born Kevin Michael Dompe on July 19, 1960, is an English drummer and musician best known for his work as a founding member of the influential British rock band Bauhaus, which is widely regarded as the first gothic rock group.
Haskins' unique drumming style, which blended punk, glam rock, funk, and dub influences, helped shape the sound of Bauhaus and inspired a wave of post-punk bands that followed in their footsteps.
Haskins' passion for drumming began at an early age, with him banging on flowerpots and kitchen pots and pans as a child. He eventually moved on to bongos and then drums, and it wasn't until he attended a Sex Pistols gig that he and his brother David J formed a band called the Submerged Tenth.
Haskins cites drummers such as Stephen Morris from Joy Division and Kenny Morris from Siouxsie and the Banshees as influences on his style. He was particularly drawn to Morris' use of sixteenth notes on the hi-hat and his experimentation with electronic drums.
Haskins' collaboration with his brother David J, guitarist Daniel Ash, and vocalist Peter Murphy in Bauhaus led to the formation of one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era.
Bauhaus, formed in 1978, was a pioneering force in the gothic rock movement. The band's name was inspired by the German Bauhaus art movement of the 1920s, and their music reflected a similar sense of experimentation and innovation.
Their debut single "Bela Lugosi's Dead" is often cited as one of the first gothic rock songs, and their music has had a lasting impact on the genre.
Bauhaus' influence can be heard in a wide range of subsequent bands, from The Cure to Interpol, and Haskins' drumming style has been praised by critics and musicians alike.
In addition to his work with Bauhaus, Haskins has also played with Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets, further cementing his status as a highly influential and respected musician.
Haskins has kept a relatively low profile in recent years, but his legacy as a pioneering musician continues to inspire new generations of music fans.
"I liked how Stephen Morris played sixteenth notes on the hi-hat and he used this wonderful electronic drum called The Synare drum, which I ran out and bought immediately." - Kevin Haskins on his influences
"We didn't think we were starting a movement or anything, we just wanted to make music that was different." - Kevin Haskins on Bauhaus' early days
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