Richard Coughlan
Richard Coughlan | |
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Coughlan (first on right) with The Wilde Flowers (1966) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2 September 1947 Herne Bay, Kent, England |
| Died | 1 December 2013 (aged 66) |
| Genres | Progressive rock, jazz fusion, Canterbury scene, art rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drummer |
| Years active | 1966–2013 |
| Formerly of | The Wilde Flowers, Caravan |
Richard Coughlan (2 September 1947 – 1 December 2013) was an English musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist of the Canterbury scene progressive rock band Caravan. He was one of the founding members of Caravan in 1968 and remained with the band until his death. AllMusic called Coughlan "one of art rock's longest tenured musicians".