Graham Deakin

Graham Deakin (born circa 1950) is an English rock drummer, who was the main drummer for John Entwistle's touring band, Ox, from 1972 until 1977.[1] Deakin had a short spell with The Flys following his departure from Ox.[2]

Deakin, who was born in Chelmsford, Essex, played a session with The Who on 21 April 1975 at Ramport Recording Studios, three days before they started recording their The Who by Numbers album.[3]

Deakin also performed on the songs "Peg Leg Peggy", "My Wife", and "Made in Japan" on the John Entwistle album, Rigor Mortis Sets In (1973).[4] He also performed on the soundtrack to the film Tommy (1975).[5]

He has also featured on albums by The Moody Blues and John Lodge,[4] as well as another Entwistle album, Mad Dog (1975).[6] Deakin also played drums on the album, Blue Jays (1975), recorded by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.[3]

References
  1. "Brit Rock by the Bay: John Entwistle's Ox: February 1975". Britrockbythebay.blogspot.co.uk. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. "All The Acts / Bands Who Played The Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline - 'F'". Kinemagigz.com. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  3. "Graham Deakin - United Kingdom | LinkedIn". Uk.linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  4. Graham Deakin. "Graham Deakin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  5. Neill, Andy; Kent, Matt (2005). Anyway Anyhow Anywhere - The Complete Chronicle of The Who. Random House. p. 356. ISBN 9780753547977.
  6. "Graham Deakin @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 25 August 2013.



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