ArtistInfo

Ricky Lawson

dr, 1954-2013 US, Detroit
Musician / Composer of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Richard David Lawson

Born November 8, 1954. Died December 23, 2013, of a brain hemorrhage. US drummer and founding member of Yellowjackets from 1977 to 1986, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, has worked with numerous acts such as Roy Ayers, Robben Ford, Lionel Richie and Steely Dan to name a few. Also credited with songwriting, arranging and production work.

Instruments

• Drums
• Percussion
• Vocals
• Backing Vocals
• Bass guitar

Genres

• R&B/Soul
• Jazz
• Electronic
• Pop

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