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Jerome Teasley

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Jerome Teasley
Jerome Teasley on Drums
Jerome Teasley on Drums
Background information
BornAugust 13, 1948
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
DiedJune 16, 2016(2016-06-16) (aged 67)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
GenresSoul
Occupationmusician
InstrumentDrum set
Years active1963-2016

Jerome Teasley (August 13, 1948 – June 16, 2016) was an American soul drummer and member of the Motown Hall of Fame. He toured extensively with Junior Walker and the All Stars,[1] and also worked with Al Green, Jimi Hendrix, Wilson Pickett, Tina Turner, Bill Carr, and jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt among many others.[2][3]

Teasley died on June 16, 2016, in a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, from complications of lung and liver cancer, aged 67.[4]

Discography

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  • Junior Walker – "Peace & Understanding Is Hard To Find" (STML11234)
  • Junior Walker – "Whiskey a Go Go Live" (STML1127)
  • Junior Walker – "Home Cooking" (STML/TML11097)
  • Al Green – "Back Up Train" (Arista B0009VNBMY)
  • Sonny Stitt – "Tornado" (JM1003, JMLP-1003)

References

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  1. ^ Junior Walker And The All Stars Page
  2. ^ "Jerome Teasley video Page". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  3. ^ "A & R Unlimited". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  4. ^ Jerome Teasley, drummer for Motown, R&B legends, dies in Phoenix at 67