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moniss

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4. Actually Variety can stick

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Thu Mar 16, 2023, 12:00 AM

Mar 2023

their headline where the sun doesn't shine. Jim Gordon was far more than "the drummer for Eric Clapton". If his doctors hadn't misdiagnosed him and had treated his mental health issues for what they really were the tragedy with his mother could have been avoided. Jim Gordon was one of the most talented drummers of the '60's and '70's and was sought after and worked with top musicians from every genre.

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Jim Gordon died at 77 today. drummer for Eric Clapton. Don't know how to post link. [View all] debm55 Mar 2023 OP

I remember him, he murdered his mum Skittles Mar 2023 #1

Wow, he won't be remembered fondly. BigmanPigman Mar 2023 #2

it was certainly mental illness Skittles Mar 2023 #3

Actually Variety can stick moniss Mar 2023 #4

I believe it's he who's credited with writing the beautiful piano coda for "Layla". Mister Ed Mar 2023 #5

His misdiagnosed moniss Mar 2023 #6

But, Jim Played It ProfessorGAC Mar 2023 #7

Yep. My understanding is that Clapton heard him playing it in the studio .. Mister Ed Mar 2023 #8

Something Like That, Yeah ProfessorGAC Mar 2023 #9