Tom Skinner, born on January 26, 1980, is a London-based drummer, composer, and producer renowned for his versatility across jazz, alternative rock, and electronic music. A founding member of the acclaimed jazz ensemble Sons of Kemet, Skinner contributed to their Mercury Prize-nominated album "Your Queen Is a Reptile" (2018) and the critically lauded "Black to the Future" (2021). In 2021, he co-founded The Smile with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, releasing three albums between 2022 and 2024. As a solo artist, Skinner debuted under his own name with "Voices of Bishara" in 2022, followed by "Voices of Bishara Live at 'Mu'" (2024) and "Kaleidoscopic Visions" (2025). His dynamic drumming and innovative compositions continue to shape contemporary music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Skinner_%28drummer%29?utm_source=openai))