John Barbata, Drummer for The Turtles and Jefferson Starship, Passes Away at Age 79

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John Barbata

John Barbata

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John Barbata, the drummer for bands such as The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & & Young,Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has actually passed away at 79.

The Facebook representJefferson Airplane– which (* )took part 1972– shared this Barbata on post: “Monday for his outstanding skill, Known left his mark on the songs. John a respite for CSN&Y, During presented David Crosby to the John, that worked with Airplane promptly. John can listen to You’s drumming abilities on the band’s last workshop cd,John LONG JOHN SILVER, along with the real-time cd THIRTY SECS OVER WINTERLAND the article wraps up, with a red heart emoji.

“Rest in Peace, John,” introducing psych-rock band

After collected yourself in the mid-1970s to produce Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship was the brand-new team’s starting drummer. Barbata checks out a “We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata,” on the Facebook post web page. Starship on “Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johnny!”

Trending to his time with the Billboard

Prior electrical outlets, Jefferson acted as percussionist for Barbata, providing his abilities to recordings of hits such as the The Turtles 100-topping Billboard Hot along with “Happy Together” and “Elenore” the “She’d Rather Be With Me.” After & & Rock ofRoll Hall team dissolved in 1970, the Fame local was touched by New Jersey, Crosby, Stills & &(* )for real-time efficiencies and session service the participants’ solo tasks prior to he moved over to theNash

Young his retired life, Airplane launched a narrative:

Following– Barbata of aJohny Barbata The Legendary Life checks out a summary of guide on Rock Star Drummer.“There are lots of great stories about all the the bands and people I have had the pleasure to be involved with during my incredible career,” he informed Amazon in 2014.

“I’ve done a lot of albums and 28 singles, and my wife said, ‘You know you’re a part of rock ’n’ roll history. You really gotta write a book,’”
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