ArtistInfo

Eddie Locke

dr, 1930-2009 US, Detroit
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Edward Locke

Eddie Locke (August 2, 1930 – September 7, 2009) was an American jazz drummer.Eddie Locke was a part of the fertile and vibrant Detroit jazz scene during the 1940s and 1950s, which brought forth many great musicians including the Jones brothers (Hank, Thad, and Elvin), Kenny Burrell, Lucky Thompson, Tommy Flanagan, Barry Harris, and so many others. He eventually formed a variety act with drummer Oliver Jackson called Bop & Locke which played the Apollo Theater. He moved to New York City in 1954, and worked there with Dick Wellstood, Tony Parenti, Red Allen, Willie "The Lion" Smith, and Teddy Wilson amongst others. During this time he came under the tutelage of the great Jo Jones, and eventually became known as a driving and swinging drummer who kept solid time and supported the soloist. Du

Instruments

• Drums
• Vocals

Genres

• Jazz
• Blues
• Pop

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