The Forgotten Drummer Story

Jim Gordon is a drummer. Jim Gordon is the co-author of “Layla”. Jim Gordon is schizophrenic. Jim Gordon is in prison.

Jim Gordon is a drummer. Jim Gordon is schizophrenic. Jim Gordon is in prison. Jim Gordon is the co-author of “Layla”.

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When one thinks about drummers who shaped the sound of modern rock music, there are three that stand out, Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, and Jeff Porcaro.

All three did more than just keep time, they transcended…