Gary McCracken

Gary McCracken (born May 19, 1951 in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian musician. He was drummer for the band Max Webster from 1976 [1] to 1981, when the band dissolved. As a member of Max Webster, McCracken was on 6 studio albums, as well as co-wrote and lead vocalist for the band's hit single, A Million Vacations,[2] in 1979. He also collaborated on "Battle Scar" with Rush and drummer Neil Peart in 1980. McCracken has also played with bands including Triumph, Wrabit, Klaatu, and released a solo album "Audioscapes" in 2000.

In 2007, McCracken was named 32nd on Q107's Top 40 Classic Rock drummers of all time.[3]

Since his time with Max Webster, McCracken has been teaching music in his hometown of Sarnia, Ontario.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.canadianbands.com/Max%20Webster.html
  2. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-million-vacations-mw0000542613
  3. ↑ http://www.theobserver.ca/2010/04/27/a-drummer-shares-his-craft
  4. ↑ http://eedition.sarniathisweek.com/doc/Sarnia-This-Week/sarniathisweeksept52013/2013083001/7.html#6
  5. ↑ http://www.garymccrackenmusic.com/



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