Legendary Drummer Jim Gordon, Convicted of Murder, Passes Away at 77
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Jim Gordon, a drummer who played with Eric Clapton's band Derek And The Dominos and on many other important records, has died at the age of 77. He was convicted of murdering his mother in 1983 and spent the rest of his life in prison. Gordon was known for his work on Derek And The Dominos' classic "Layla" and for being part of the legendary session musicians group, the Wrecking Crew. He played on hits from Carly Simon, Steely Dan, Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, and many others.
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