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John Barbata is one of the famous Drummer, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1945. Hailing from the vibrant city of New Jersey, John Barbata is a proud citizen of United States.
Drummer with Jefferson Starship from 1974 until 1978 and with Jefferson Airplane for its final album and tour.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, John Barbata continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | John Barbata |
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| First Name: | John |
| Last Name: | Barbata |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 1 |
| Birth Year: | 1945 |
| Age: | 78-years |
Career
He worked as a session drummer before The Turtles enlisted him for his first professional breakout gig.
He was a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Family
He and his wife Angie occasionally collaborated on musical projects. He met Albert Einstein once as a child, after his parents towed Einstein back to shore when the physicist’s boat ran out of gas on a lake.
John Barbata Timeline
1966
In spring 1966, The Turtles were looking for a new drummer and Gene Clark of the Byrds recommended Barbata. After an audition with Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, and Al Nichol, Barbata had the gig.
1967
The first song Barbata recorded with the Turtles was "Happy Together" and on March 25, 1967, "Happy Together" went to No. 1 on the charts and stayed there for three weeks.
1970
In 1970, Barbata was invited to join CSNY after Neil Young fired their previous drummer, Dallas Taylor.
1972
In 1972, while CSNY were on an extended break, David Crosby introduced Barbata to the band Jefferson Airplane, who were looking for a new drummer after their previous one, Joey Covington, quit to do a solo album.
1974
Barbata has served as the drummer for The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane (for its final album and tour only), and Jefferson Starship (from 1974 to 1978).
1975
Barbata later went on to play on Red Octopus (1975), which was the Starship's best-selling album, containing the hit single "Miracles".
