Graham Deakin

Graham Deakin (born circa 1950, Chelmsford, Essex, England) is an English rock drummer, who was the main drummer for John Entwistle's touring band, Ox, from 1972 until 1977.[1] Deakin had a short spell with The Flys following his departure from Ox.[2]

He played a session with The Who on 21 April 1975 at Ramport Recording Studios, three days before they started recording their The Who by Numbers album.[3]

Deakin also performed on the songs "Peg Leg Peggy", "My Wife", and "Made in Japan" on the John Entwistle album, Rigor Mortis Sets In (1973).[4] He also performed on the soundtrack to the film Tommy (1975).[5]

He has also featured on albums by The Moody Blues and John Lodge,[4] as well as another Entwistle album, Mad Dog (1975).[6] Deakin also played drums on the album, Blue Jays (1975), recorded by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Brit Rock by the Bay: John Entwistle's Ox: February 1975". Britrockbythebay.blogspot.co.uk. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  2. ↑ "All The Acts / Bands Who Played The Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline - 'F'". Kinemagigz.com. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Graham Deakin - United Kingdom | LinkedIn". Uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  4. 1 2 Graham Deakin. "Graham Deakin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  5. ↑ Neill, Andy; Kent, Matt (2005). Anyway Anyhow Anywhere - The Complete Chronicle of The Who. Random House. p. 356. ISBN 9780753547977.
  6. ↑ "Graham Deakin @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  7. ↑ "Graham Deakin - United Kingdom | LinkedIn". Uk.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2013-08-25.


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