He'll be remembered as one of the greatest of all time
John Barbata has died at 79 Drummer John Barbata, who played in legendary bands like Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Airplane, The Turtles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young has died at 79. Jefferson Starship’s official Facebook page confirmed the news, writing: ‘We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata, Jefferson Starship’s original drummer. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans.
The drummer was known for his electric stage presence Barbata continued to play drums for David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young, throughout his life participating in various incarnations of the group and the various member’s solo endeavors. By the 1970s, Barbata was one of the most sought after drummers in the world, performing and recording with acts like Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Leon Russell, and the Everly Brothers.
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