Thermionic Dude
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Found dead early this morning in Portland, OR hotel room, apparently of natural causes (age 62).
One of the great underrated drummers of all time (IMO). Jimi referred to him as "my Elvin Jones", and indeed he was instrumental in the creative process and overall sound of the JH Experience. A huge loss as there really are not that many Rock OR Jazz drummers who could keep up with Jimi's improvisational pyrotechnics (and even manage to contribute a few of their own).
On top of his musical accomplishments, by all accounts he was also a genuinely decent human being.
One of the great underrated drummers of all time (IMO). Jimi referred to him as "my Elvin Jones", and indeed he was instrumental in the creative process and overall sound of the JH Experience. A huge loss as there really are not that many Rock OR Jazz drummers who could keep up with Jimi's improvisational pyrotechnics (and even manage to contribute a few of their own).
On top of his musical accomplishments, by all accounts he was also a genuinely decent human being.