Ed Lay

Edward Owen Lay (born 20 February 1981) is the drummer for indie rock band Editors, who rose to fame after the release of 2005’s debut release The Back Room. Lay joined Editors whilst they were known as The Pride, replacing the band's previous drummer Geraint Owen (who now drums for Welsh band The Heights).

An Ipswich native, Lay met his bandmates whilst completing the Music Technology programme at Staffordshire University. Whilst Editors awaited musical popularity, the band members held odd jobs to make ends meet, Lay worked in a shoe shop with Editors guitarist Chris Urbanowicz.

Prior to achieving stardom Lay played drums in a number of Ipswich bands.

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