Ted McKenna
Edward McKenna (10 March 1950 – 19 January 2019), was a Scottish drummer. He played with bands The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher, The Michael Schenker Group.[1]
Ted McKenna | |
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 McKenna performing on 29 November 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward McKenna |
| Born | 10 March 1950 Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Died | 19 January 2019 (aged 68) |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues-rock, progressive rock, glam rock, heavy metal, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, bass, piano |
| Years active | 1966–2019 |
| Website | www.tedmckenna.com |
He toured with Ian Gillan for a short period in 1990, alongside fellow former SAHB member, bassist Chris Glen. He lectured in Applied Arts at North Glasgow College from 1996–2011.
McKenna died of a cerebral hemorrhage on 19 January 2019 at the age of 68.[2]
References
- Ruhlmann, William. "Alex Harvey: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- Rock, Fraser Lewry 2019-01-19T13:17:16Z Classic. "Ted McKenna, drummer with Rory Gallagher, SAHB, Michael Schenker, dead at 68". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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