Jim Gordon, the famous percussionist, died on March 13 at the age of 77. Gordon had been in a medical facility in California since July 1984, when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia after suffering from schizophrenia. kill his mother. His manager, Bob Merlis, said he died of natural causes and more information will be available soon. Popular singer Marcella Detroit posted a photo of Gordon with members of Derek and the Dominos on Facebook and wrote:
“And now we have percussionist Jim Gordon, who was on Derek and the Dominoes W EC, and my instructor, the late Carl Radle, both in this picture. Jim was a great percussionist but struggled with mental illness and spent most of his time in prison after killing his mother. A disaster for everyone. I wish him well, Carl Dean, say hello to you on my behalf.
Another percussionist, Matt Tecu, posted two photos of Gordon on Facebook, calling him a “legendary drummer” and one of his all-time favorite artists. The message continues:
“He’s performed so many songs that we all love from musicians we admire like The Wrecking Crew, Steely Dan, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Frank Zappa, Carly Simon, Carol, King, Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Motown, etc. He struggled with mental illness for many years. I recorded on one of his percussion instruments.”
Jim Gordon became famous as part of Derek and Domino.
Jim Gordon, born July 14, 1945, attended Grant High School and later joined the Everly Brothers. He was only 17 years old at the time, but he made a name for himself in the music business after starring in several of the group’s records. He met Eric Clapton, Carl Radle, and Bobby Whitlock while on tour with Delaney & Bonnie, which led to the formation of Derek and the Dominos in 1970. The band was active for only a year before releasing an album called Layla and other love songs. received negative reviews and was financially successful.
Although Derek and the Dominos disbanded in 1971, Gordon continued to perform for other musicians such as Dave Mason and toured with various bands. He has appeared on records such as The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys, Nilsson Schmilsson, Bongo Rock and others. In the 1970s, he toured with Johnny Rivers and appeared in songs like Rikki Don’t Lose That Number. He is the percussionist for the Souther Hillman Furay Band, also known as SHF.
Jim Gordon killed his mother.
Jim Gordon killed his mother, Osa Marie Gordon, in June 1983, saying he was ordered to do so by a voice. He was later diagnosed with schizophrenia, symptoms of which he suffered for a long time, leaving himself unable to eat, sleep or relax.
Gordon was released from prison after serving a 16-year sentence in July 1984, but was often refused for a variety of reasons. The last time was in March 2018 and it is again available for release in March 2021.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn