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| Born | July 14, 1945 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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Jim Gordon, co-writer of Eric Clapton's "Layla" and convicted murderer, dead at 77
Famed and prolific ‘70s drummer Jim Gordon, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after murdering his mother in 1983, has died at the age of 77. Gordon died at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville after a lifelong struggle with mental illness, reports Variety.
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Troubled session drummer, Jim Gordon, who played for The Beach Boys, Derek and The Dominos and recorded the original Apache breakbeat, has died in prison
The session drummer had been incarcerated since 1984 for murdering his mother
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Jim Gordon, Eric Clapton Drummer Convicted of Murdering Mother, Dead at 77
"Layla" co-writer, Traffic drummer and Wrecking Crew member would later develop schizophrenia and spend last 40 years in prison
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Jim Gordon, Wrecking Crew Drummer Heard on Derek and the Dominos’ ‘Layla,’ Dies at 71
Gordon suffered a psychotic episode in 1983 and killed his mother, and remained imprisoned until his death
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Jim Gordon Dies: Wrecking Crew Drummer & ‘Layla’ Co-Writer Later Convicted Of Murder Was 77
Jim Gordon, a prolific and in-demand session drummer for dozens of acts who joined Eric Clapton in writing “Layla” for their band Derek and the Dominos and later was convicted of murdering his mother, died Monday at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA. He was 77. Publicist Bob Merlis said Gordon, who and had […]
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Jim Gordon, Wrecking Crew Drummer Convicted of Murdering His Mother, Dead at 77
Gordon drummed on records for Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Tom Petty, and more. Jim Gordon, Wrecking Crew Drummer Convicted of Murdering His Mother, Dead at 77 Paolo Ragusa and Alex Young
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Jim Gordon, Drummer for Eric Clapton and ‘Layla’ Co-Writer Who Was Convicted of Murder, Dies at 77
Jim Gordon, a top drummer for Eric Clapton, George Harrison and countless others who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after murdering his mother in 1983, has died. According to the announcement, he died Monday from natural causes at California Medical Facility in Vacavillle, Calif., after a long incarceration and lifelong battle with mental illness. He was […]
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JK Simmons in Talks to Play Commissioner Gordon Again in ‘Batgirl’
J.K. Simmons is in talks to return to the DC Universe as Commissioner Jim Gordon in the upcoming HBO Max film “Batgirl,” individuals with knowledge of the talks confirmed to TheWrap. Simmons previously played Gordon in the 2017 film “Justice League” and returned to the role for additional footage in Zack Snyder’s 2021 director’s cut of the film. Simmons would star alongside “In the Heights” alum Leslie Grace, who was recently cast in the lead role. Gordon has been played by multiple actors over
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Congressman Says He's In Therapy For Post-Traumatic Stress After Capitol Riot
Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan says he hopes sharing his experiences will encourage others to take care with their mental health if they need it.
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Congressman Has Been Seeing Therapist to Treat PTSD from U.S. Capitol Attack: ‘Thought I Was Fine’
"Too often, there is a stigma attached with seeking help," Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee tweeted after he shared his experience in an interview with NBC Nightly News
