Jefferson Starship drummer John Barbata has died, age 79
nme.comJefferson Airplane has died at 79.The news was announced on Monday night via Jefferson Starship’s official Facebook page, which wrote: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata, Jefferson Starship’s original drummer.
Our thoughts go our to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johnny!”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. Rock in peace, Johnny!Posted by Jefferson Starship on Monday, May 13, 2024According to Best Classic Bands, Barbata died on May 8.
A cause of death has not been announced.Besides drumming in Jefferson Starship, Barbata was also known for his work with Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Turtles, The Sentinels and various other bands.After a stint in surf-rock group The Sentinels, John Barbata joined The Turtles in 1966, with whom he enjoyed mainstream success.
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