Joey Covington
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Joey Covington | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Edward Covington |
Born | June 27, 1945 |
Origin | East Conemaugh, PA |
Genre(s) | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Percussionist, award winning songwriter, singer, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, Vocals |
Years active | 1955-and current |
Associated acts | Hot Tuna, Jefferson AirplaneJefferson Starship |
Joey Covington is known as the original drummer of Hot Tuna in 1969 and the third drummer of Jefferson Airplane from 1969 to 1972. He left Jefferson Airplane to record his own album Fat Fandango and pursue a solo career.