Convicted murderer and famed drummer Jim Gordon dies at 77.
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Jim Gordon, a drummer for Eric Clapton and other famous musicians, has died at the age of 77 due to natural causes after a long battle with mental illness. Gordon was also known for his co-writing credit on Derek & The Dominos’ song "Layla". In 1983, he was convicted of murdering his mother and spent the rest of his life in prison. Despite his conviction, Gordon's contributions to the music industry were significant, having worked on thousands of recording sessions and leaving behind an extraordinary body of work.
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