14 Facts About Paul Kodish

Paul Kodish was born on 2 January 1965 and is an English musician and professional drummer, raised in Willesden, London.

Paul Kodish was one of two drummers for the electronica band Apollo 440 between 1997 and 2005 and the drummer in the Australian-British drum and bass band Pendulum between 2006 and 2009.

Paul Kodish spent a short time in 2010 drumming with the Liverpool band Killaflaw, performing at several concerts and drumming for their debut album Sleaze and Grit.

Paul Kodish learned to play the drums at an early age and was heavily influenced by drummers including Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd and Stewart Copeland.

In 1996, Paul Kodish formed the jungle-surf fusion band Maximum Roach with Noko of Apollo 440 and Ian "Mary Byker" Hoxley, former lead singer of Gaye Bykers on Acid.

Paul Kodish then joined Apollo 440 with Mary and Harry K in 1997, as their second drummer.

Paul Kodish toured extensively with Apollo 440 that year, and they were invited to support U2 in Israel.

In one interview, Paul Kodish called Maximum Roach and Apollo 440 the best bands he'd ever played in and said would die happy with those memories.

Paul Kodish is currently playing with DJ Fresh, who was introduced to Paul Kodish by Howard Grey from Apollo 440.

Paul Kodish is currently back playing with the original Apollo 440 line up.

In 2005, Paul Kodish met the lead singer and producer of Pendulum, Rob Swire, to whom he suggested trying to play tracks from the band's debut album, Hold Your Colour, in live performance.

Paul Kodish toured extensively with Pendulum between 2006 and 2009 In 2010, it was announced that Paul Kodish was no longer a member of the band.

Paul Kodish plays a customised drum kit including Gretsch drums and Zildjian cymbals.

Paul Kodish has used drum triggers and pads, and various other percussion instruments including bells and a 30-inch gong.