| Intro | British musician |
| Is | Musician |
| From | United Kingdom |
| Type | Music |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 18 April 1977 |
| Age: | 43 years |
Colin David Newton (born 18 April 1977 in Macduff, Aberdeenshire) is the drummer for the Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild.
A former pizza baker, Newton is known for his galloping drum-style, and his use of Sabian equipment. Prior to joining Idlewild, Newton studied biology at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. He was taught to play the drums by Mrs. Sharp, a music teacher at Banff Academy in that time, where he attended school in his teenage years.
He is married to Sheri (née Friers). They have a son called Cohen and twin daughters called Teigan and Pippa. Colin and his family live in North Berwick.
Discography
With Idlewild
- 1998: Captain
- 1998: Hope Is Important
- 2000: 100 Broken Windows
- 2002: The Remote Part
- 2005: Warnings/Promises
- 2007: Make Another World
- 2009: Post Electric Blues