Dominic Aitchison facts for kids
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Dominic Aitchison
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Aitchison performing with Mogwai at The Avalon on 6 March 2006
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dominic Aitchison |
| Born | 11 October 1976 |
| Origin | Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
| Genres | Post rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Rock Action, Wall of Sound |
Dominic Aitchison is a talented Scottish bassist and songwriter. He was born on October 11, 1976. He is best known as the bass player and one of the people who started the post-rock band Mogwai. Besides Mogwai, he has also played bass guitar for other bands like Crippled Black Phoenix and Stage Blood.
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Dominic Aitchison's Journey in Music
Early Life and Education
Dominic Aitchison went to The Glasgow College of Building and Printing. There, he studied Graphic Design. This college is now part of the City of Glasgow College.
Starting the Band Mogwai
Dominic Aitchison helped create the band Mogwai. He started it with Stuart Braithwaite and drummer Martin Bulloch. In the beginning, Dominic and Stuart were the main songwriters for the band. Later, a new member named Barry Burns also became a key songwriter.
How Dominic Plays Bass Guitar
Dominic Aitchison is a very flexible bass player. He often uses a pick (called a plectrum) to play his bass. This helps his sound fit well with the rest of the band's music. However, he is also very good at playing with his fingers. This shows he can use different techniques depending on the song.
