Difference between revisions of "Florian Pilkington-Miksa"
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[[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] was the original drummer of [[Curved Air]]. | [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] was the original drummer of [[Curved Air]]. | ||
| − | In 1978 he appeared on Top Of The Pops as the drummer for [[Klark Kent]]. | + | In [[1978]] he appeared on Top Of The Pops as the drummer for [[Klark Kent]]. |
=Biography= | =Biography= | ||
[[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] was the original drummer of [[Curved Air]]. | [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] was the original drummer of [[Curved Air]]. | ||
| − | In 1975/1976 he owned a house in Barnes (South West London) with illustrious guests inside. [[Stewart Copeland]] lived there with [[Sonja Kristina]]. [[Sean Lyons]] lived there with his family. There were more people ... and it got crowded when [[Ian Copeland]] moved there, too. | + | In [[1975]]/[[1976]] he owned a house in Barnes (South West London) with illustrious guests inside. [[Stewart Copeland]] lived there with [[Sonja Kristina]]. [[Sean Lyons]] lived there with his family. There were more people ... and it got crowded when [[Ian Copeland]] moved there, too. |
| − | When [[Stewart Copeland]] didn't continue working with [[Public Zone]] after August 1977 [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] became the official drummer of the band (which split up soon after). | + | When [[Stewart Copeland]] didn't continue working with [[Public Zone]] after August [[1977]] [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] became the official drummer of the band (which split up soon after). |
| − | He shared [[The Police]]'s first appearance on television with the band. [[Klark Kent]] had to perform Don't Care on Top Of The Pops in August 1978. The band supporting [[Klark Kent]] during this performance consisted of [[Sting]] on bass, [[Andy Summers]] and [[Kim Turner]] on guitars and [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] on drums - all wearing masks. | + | He shared [[The Police]]'s first appearance on television with the band. [[Klark Kent]] had to perform [[Don't Care]] on Top Of The Pops in August [[1978]]. The band supporting [[Klark Kent]] during this performance consisted of [[Sting]] on bass, [[Andy Summers]] and [[Kim Turner]] on guitars and [[Florian Pilkington-Miksa]] on drums - all wearing masks. |
=Awards, nominations and other notable achievements= | =Awards, nominations and other notable achievements= | ||
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| − | + | sources: [[Sean Lyons]], [[Stewart Copeland]], internet | |
[[Category:People (Stewart Copeland)]][[Category:People (The Police)]] | [[Category:People (Stewart Copeland)]][[Category:People (The Police)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:43, 14 January 2023
| Florian Pilkingto-Miksa | |
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| Basic information | |
| Birth name: | Florian Pilkington-Miksa |
| Birth date: | June 3, 1950 |
| Death date: | May 20, 2021 |
| Origin: | England |
| Occupation(s): | Musician |
| Associated acts: | Curved Air, Public Zone, Klark Kent, The Police |
| Official website: | OFFICIAL WEBSITE |
Florian Pilkington-Miksa was the original drummer of Curved Air.
In 1978 he appeared on Top Of The Pops as the drummer for Klark Kent.
Contents
Biography
Florian Pilkington-Miksa was the original drummer of Curved Air.
In 1975/1976 he owned a house in Barnes (South West London) with illustrious guests inside. Stewart Copeland lived there with Sonja Kristina. Sean Lyons lived there with his family. There were more people ... and it got crowded when Ian Copeland moved there, too.
When Stewart Copeland didn't continue working with Public Zone after August 1977 Florian Pilkington-Miksa became the official drummer of the band (which split up soon after).
He shared The Police's first appearance on television with the band. Klark Kent had to perform Don't Care on Top Of The Pops in August 1978. The band supporting Klark Kent during this performance consisted of Sting on bass, Andy Summers and Kim Turner on guitars and Florian Pilkington-Miksa on drums - all wearing masks.
Awards, nominations and other notable achievements
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See also
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References
sources: Sean Lyons, Stewart Copeland, internet
