John Barbata, the classic rock drummer for the Turtles, Jefferson Airplane and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died. The 'Happy Together' performer was 79.
John Barbata, the classic rock drummer who played on era-defining records by the Turtles, Jefferson Airplane and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died. He was 79. Jefferson Airplane confirmed Barbata's death in official posts on their social media accounts. A full list of survivors and exact date of death were not immediately available. Barbata was 'known for his exceptional talent,' Jefferson Airplane wrote in its statement announcing his death.
After the Turtles broke up, Barbata joined CSNY for a run of tour dates that were documented on the live album '4 Way Street,' where he played drums on Neil Young's “Ohio,' written in the wake of the Kent State campus shootings. When that group went on hiatus, Barbata performed on several of its members' solo albums, including Young’s 'Time Fades Away,' Graham Nash’s 'Songs for Beginners' and Stephen Stills’ 1970 self-titled record.
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