"Sun Records Rock 'n' Roll Drummer Jimmy Van Eaton Dies at 86"
Jimmy Van Eaton, a pioneering rock 'n' roll drummer known for his work at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, has passed away at the age of 86. He played behind artists like Jerry Lee Lewis and Billy Lee Riley, contributing to classic early-rock hits such as "Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On" and "Red Hot." Van Eaton was a core musician at Sun through the 1950s and later resumed performing in the 1970s, eventually being inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and Memphis Music Hall of Fame. He is survived by several family members and will be remembered in private services.