Mick Pointer

Mick Pointer is a British musician and drummer, best known as a founding member of the progressive rock band Marillion. Born on April 17, 1958, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Pointer played a crucial role in shaping the band's early sound, contributing to their debut album, "Script for a Jester's Tear" (1983), which is considered a landmark in the neo-progressive rock genre. His drumming style and dynamic performances were pivotal during the band's formative years. After leaving Marillion in 1983, Pointer formed the band Arena, which further explored the progressive rock sound, releasing several albums, including "Songs from the Lion's Cage" (1995) and "The Visitor" (1998). His work with Arena helped to maintain the legacy of progressive rock in the 1990s and 2000s, introducing a new generation to the genre. Pointer's impact on music is marked by his contributions to the revival of progressive rock, particularly through his innovative drumming and songwriting. His work continues to influence contemporary progressive rock artists and remains a significant part of the genre's history.