"Eric Clapton's Drummer: A Tragic Descent into Schizophrenia and Matricide"

Jim Gordon, a renowned rock drummer who played with Eric Clapton and others, spiraled into schizophrenia before murdering his mother in 1983. His mental health struggles, detailed in a new book by author Joel Selvin, shed light on the importance of addressing mental illness with honesty and compassion. Despite seeking help, Gordon's condition worsened, leading to the tragic event. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia after the murder and was sentenced to prison, where he remained until his death in 2023.