Ross McLennan (drummer)

For former Snout frontman, see Ross McLennan (singer).
Ross McLennan
Birth name Ross McLennan
Origin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres Indie rock
Alternative rock
Instruments Drums
Years active 1996 (Turtlebox), 1998–2000 (Far Out Corporation), 2005–Present (The Predators)
Labels Dew Process
Polydor
Associated acts The Predators
Far Out Corporation
Turtlebox

Ross McLennan is an Australian drummer, best known as a member of Australian rock band The Predators. Prior to performing for The Predators, McLennan also drummed for Far Out Corporation, a rock band led by Grant McLennan (no relation). He also drummed for Brisbane four piece group Turtlebox from 1995 until 1996.

McLennan's first release was an EP entitled UFO Jesus Returns, recorded with the band Turtlebox in 1996. The band had released their debut EP Shameless Pop Songs prior to McLennan joining the group. He subsequently released an album with Far Out Corporation - FOC in 1998, and also released an EP with The Predators, entitled Pick Up the Pace in 2006.

McLennan current plays guitar for the Minnesota Triplets, a Husker Du tribute band.

Musical style

McLennan drums for The Predators only during live performances, as all recorded drumming is performed by Steven Bishop, who is also the group's singer. McLennan's style is influenced mainly by alternative and classical rock drummers, such as Dave Grohl, John Bonham, Charlie Watts, and Ringo Starr.[1] The Predators' debut EP, Pick Up the Pace, has also drawn comparisons to the likes of David Bowie, especially when performed at live concerts such as Splendour in the Grass.[2]

Discography

Turtlebox
Far Out Corporation
The Predators

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "On the prowl with The Predators". marija zeko. FasterLouder. Retrieved 2007-07-14.
  2. ↑ "The Predators pick up the pace". cecbuzz. FasterLouder. Retrieved 2007-07-14.
  3. ↑ "UFO Jesus Returns". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 2007-09-13. Retrieved 2007-07-14. External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ↑ "Far Out Corporation by Far Out Corporation". Grimnebulin. Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2007-07-14. External link in |publisher=, |work= (help)
  5. ↑ "Pick Up the Pace by The Predators". aneurysm1985. Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2007-07-14. External link in |publisher=, |work= (help)
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