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Arran Ahmun was born in Cardiff. He started playing drums at the age of 16 and turned pro at 19 while working the American bases in Germany. He also worked with ‘house bands’ and sessioned in the film/TV world through ITV.After working with ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW, Arran moved to London and spent two years playing in West end shows. Following this, he joined the DAVE KNOPFLER BAND recording and touring Europe then spent some time recording with SQUEEZE. He also performed regularly on the JOOLS HOLLAND, 'Happening' series.In 87 Arran recorded with CLANNAD and did two world tours with the band. Around this time he joined JULIA FORDHAM recording and touring her album Porcelain. The late 80's saw Arran touring with ANDY SUMMERS in the USA followed by a spell touring and recording with GERRY RAFFERTY.In 86 Arran began a long and continuing association with JOHN MARTYN joining his band for the 'Piece by Piece' tour. He has played on almost everything John has recorded since then and still regularly tours with him.Throughout the 90's Arran continued extensive touring and recording with artists such as ALISON MOYET, LINDA LEWIS, THE WATERBOYS, THE PROCLAIMERS (including two No. 1 hits), ROBBIE ROBERTSON and the JOOLS HOLLAND BIG BAND.Arran has worked with RHIAN BENSON and ANGIE STONE.Arran continues to work with JOHN MARTYN, along with other projects with artists such as LEIGHTON JONES, ZERVAS & PEPPER and more recently THE PETH.