Soko Richardson
Soko Richardson | |
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Richardson on the back cover of the John Mayall album, The Latest Edition (photography and design by John Mayall, 1974) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eulis Richardson |
| Born | December 8, 1939 New Iberia, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | January 29, 2004 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Blues, R&B, blues-rock, rock, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist, arranger |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1955–2004 |
Eulis Soko Richardson (December 8, 1939 – January 29, 2004) was an American rhythm and blues drummer. His career spanned almost fifty years, during which he performed and recorded with seminal groups including John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. He is perhaps best known for his innovative arrangement of Ike & Tina Turner's version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Proud Mary."