Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1976 |
| Origin | Iceland |
| Genres | Post-rock |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1994–1999 |
| Formerly of | Sigur Rós |
Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈaːuɣust ˈaːivar ˈkʏnːarsɔn]; born 22 September 1976) is a founding member of the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He was the band's drummer from their creation in August 1994[1] until he quit in 1999 after the band finished Ágætis byrjun. Orri Páll Dýrason took his place as drummer. The group became internationally popular with their subsequent albums, ( ) (2002) and Takk... (2005). He went on to study graphic design.[2]
References
- ↑ "sigur rós - about". sigur-ros.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- ↑ "sigur rós - frequently asked questions". sigur-ros.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
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