Ray Appleton
Ray Appleton | |
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| Also known as | "Killer" Ray Appleton |
| Born | Otis Ray Appleton August 23, 1941 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 2015 (aged 74) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Drums |
Otis Ray Appleton (August 23, 1941 – October 7, 2015) was an American jazz drummer.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, his interest in drums began when visiting the local fire department to hear their "Drum and Bugle Corps" practice. He played in school bands, but hearing Freddie Hubbard and James Spaulding led to a serious interest in jazz.
Career
[edit | edit source]Appleton toured and recorded with John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and others. Due to a car accident and diabetes, he lost part of his left leg in 1997.[1] He reportedly received his nickname "killer" from bassist Larry Ridley and became a person of note in Indianapolis's jazz community.[2]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Appleton died of congestive heart failure on October 7, 2015, at age 74.[3]
Discography
[edit | edit source]- With Jimmy Witherspoon
- The Blues Is Now (1967)
- With Freddie Hubbard
- Backlash (1967)
References
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External links
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