R.I.P. Jim Gordon
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https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jim-gordon-drummer-layla-cowriter-de...
One of the greatest Rock & Roll drummers, and also a schizophrenic who tragically murdered his mother in 1987 and spent the rest of his life in prison.
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I had the date wrong above.
I had the date wrong above. He killed his mom in 1983. This fascinating and haarowing read from Rolling Stone in 1985 provides more background:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/when-the-voices-took-over-...
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Wow, this is sad, what a
Wow, this is sad, what a great talent. Was a Zappa drummer for a while too, played on the song Apostrophe' with Frank and Jack Bruce. That song is a powerhouse.
He also played live with Zappa's 'Petit Wazoo' band in the early 70's.
Always hoped somehow he would be released and get back to playing, but it was not to be.
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After Clapton finishes his
After Clapton finishes his Jeff Beck tribute show
he can do one for Jim Gordon
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Dude played with everyone on
Dude played with everyone on everything. Apache is probably the most sampled drum beat ever.
His demise was a rock and roll tragedy.
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Partial discography[edit]
Partial discography[edit]
During his career, Gordon played with a long list of musicians and record producers, including:[17]
Peter Allen: Taught by Experts
Duane Allman: An Anthology
Hoyt Axton: My Griffin Is Gone
Joan Baez: Diamonds & Rust; From Every Stage; Gulf Winds; Blowin' Away
The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds; Smiley Smile; Friends; 20/20
The Beau Brummels: Triangle
Stephen Bishop: Careless
Cilla Black: It Makes Me Feel Good
Bread: Bread
Teresa Brewer: 16 Most Requested Songs
Jackson Browne: The Pretender
Jack Bruce: Out of the Storm
The Byrds: The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Carpenters: Horizon; A Kind of Hush; Interpretations
Chad and Jeremy: The Ark
Cher: Stars
Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton
Gene Clark: Gene Clark with the Gosdin Brothers
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Judy Collins: Who Knows Where the Time Goes
Alice Cooper: Alice Cooper Goes to Hell; Lace and Whiskey
Crosby, Stills & Nash: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Burton Cummings: Burton Cummings; Dream of a Child
Delaney & Bonnie: On Tour with Eric Clapton; D&B Together
Derek and the Dominos: Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs; In Concert; Live at the Fillmore
Neil Diamond: Beautiful Noise
Donovan: Essence to Essence
Dr. John: The Sun, Moon & Herbs
The Everly Brothers: Gone Gone Gone; Beat & Soul; Two Yanks in England; Roots; Stories We Could Tell
Art Garfunkel: Angel Clare; Breakaway
David Gates: First
Lowell George: Thanks, I'll Eat It Here
Merle Haggard: Same Train, a Different Time
Hall & Oates: Daryl Hall & John Oates; Bigger Than Both of Us
Albert Hammond: It Never Rains in Southern California; The Free Electric Band; Albert Hammond
George Harrison: All Things Must Pass; Living in the Material World; Extra Texture (Read All About It)
Jim Henson: The Muppet Movie
Richard "Groove" Holmes: Six Million Dollar Man
John Lee Hooker: Endless Boogie
Jim Horn: Through the Eyes of a Horn; Jim's Horn
Thelma Houston: I've Got the Music in Me
The Hues Corporation: Freedom for the Stallion; Rockin' Soul; Love Corporation; I Caught Your Act
Incredible Bongo Band: "Apache"; Bongo Rock
Phil Keaggy: Love Broke Thru; Ph'lip Side
B.B. King: B.B. King in London
Carole King:The City
Cheryl Ladd: Dance Forever
John Lennon: "Power to the People"[18]
The Lettermen: Lettermen 1; Spin Away
Gordon Lightfoot: Sundown; Cold on the Shoulder; Gord's Gold; Summertime Dream
Nils Lofgren: Cry Tough
Manhattan Transfer: Coming Out; Pastiche
Dave Mason: Alone Together
Country Joe McDonald: Love is a Fire
Maria Muldaur: Maria Muldaur; Waitress in a Donut Shop
Elliott Murphy: Elliott Murphy; Lost Generation
Oliver Nelson: Skull Session
Tracy Nelson: Time Is on My Side
Randy Newman: Randy Newman; 12 Songs
Harry Nilsson: Aerial Ballet; Skidoo (Soundtrack); Harry; Nilsson Schmilsson; Son of Dracula (Soundtrack)
Goro Noguchi: Goro in Los Angeles, U.S.A.
Yoko Ono: Fly
Van Dyke Parks: Song Cycle; Discover America
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; Playback
Kenny Rankin: Silver Morning
Redeye: Redeye
Emitt Rhodes: The American Dream
Righteous Brothers: Give It to the People
Minnie Riperton: Adventures in Paradise
Johnny Rivers: L.A. Reggae; Blue Suede Shoes; Last Boogie in Paris; New Lovers and Old Friends; Wild Night; Outside Help
Leon Russell: Leon Russell and the Shelter People
Seals and Crofts: Seals & Crofts; Summer Breeze; Diamond Girl
John Sebastian: Tarzana Kid
Louie Shelton: Touch Me
Judee Sill: Heart Food
Carly Simon: No Secrets; Hotcakes; Playing Possum
Tom Snow: Taking It All in Stride; Tom Snow
The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band: The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band
Joey Stec: Joey Stec
Steely Dan: Pretzel Logic; "Here at the Western World"
B. W. Stevenson: Lead Free; My Maria; Calabasas
John Stewart: The Phoenix Concerts
Stone Poneys: "Different Drum";[19] Evergreen, Volume 2
Barbra Streisand: Barbra Joan Streisand
Mariya Takeuchi: Love Songs
Bob Thiele & His Orchestra: I Saw Pinetop Spit Blood
Mel Tormé: Right Now!
Traffic: Welcome to the Canteen; The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
John Travolta: John Travolta
John Valenti: Anything You Want
Tom Waits: The Heart of Saturday Night
Tim Weisberg: Hurtwood Edge; Dreamspeaker
Bobby Whitlock: Bobby Whitlock; Raw Velvet
Andy Williams[clarification needed]
Mason Williams: "Classical Gas"
Frank Zappa: Apostrophe ('); Läther; 'Grand Wazoo' (tour) and 'Petit Wazoo' (tour); Imaginary Diseases; Wazoo; Little Dots
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Rita Coolidge claims to have
Rita Coolidge claims to have co-written the Layla coda, verified by some others. Ripped off on the publishing.
https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/rita-coolidge-layla-memoir-delta-la...
Gordon also beat hell out of her.
Mental illness yes, but still.
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I read Rita's autobiography.
I read Rita's autobiography. She was one of the more sober participants in some wild times and is credible. She doesn't want any money, just to be acknowledged for her credit. Just one more nit to pick with Eric Clapton's character.
When Gordon hit her on the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, she thought he was about to propose to her. That's how unexpected his violent nature was. That second link I posted is a long but worthwhile read that lays out the demons that possessed Jim. He was a deranged soul and a fantastic drummer. All that great music he recorded before he was 38. His demons finally won out and crippled him. He spent his last 40 years in prison.
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One of the greats no doubt-
One of the greats no doubt- Wrecking Crew credentials as well.
His solo on Derek & The Dominoes Live At Fillmore East is a monster