John Barbata
John Barbata | |
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Barbata in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 1, 1945 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2024 (aged 79) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, rock and roll |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1961–2024 |
| Formerly of | The Turtles, The Stray Gators, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship |
John Barbata (April 1, 1945 – May 8, 2024) was an American drummer who was active especially in pop and rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a band member and as a session drummer. Barbata served as the drummer for The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane (for its final album and tour only), and Jefferson Starship (from 1974 to 1978). Barbata claimed to have played on over 60 albums in an uncredited capacity.