Trevor Whittaker
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Trevor Michael Whittaker (23 July 1942 – 13 January 2007) was a British rock musician.
Whittaker was active in the London rhythm and blues music scene that spawned the Rolling Stones and many other sixties rock acts. A multi-instrumentalist, Whittaker occasionally filled in for Stones members on tour, and performed on a number of the band's recordings.
He began his career as a session musician in London, and quickly became one of the most in-demand players on the thriving session scene there. While not developing a reputation as a virtuoso on any particular instrument, Whittaker nonetheless became known as an all-around "utility" musician.
Whittaker accompanied the Stones on all of their tours until 1974, working in numerous capacities including roadie and sound technician. In the 1980s and 1990s Whittaker played on recordings for such musicians as Kate Bush, Nick Lowe, and Ry Cooder.
Whittaker died on 13 January 2007 from complications related to pneumonia.
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| NAME | Whittaker, Trevor |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Trevor "Mugsy" Whittaker |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | English rock musician, actor, songwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 23 July 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dartford, Kent, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | 13 January 2007 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | London, England |
