Clive Bunker

Clive Bunker
Bunker performing at Cropredy Festival 2004
Bunker performing at Cropredy Festival 2004
Background information
Birth nameClive William Bunker
Born (1946-12-30) 30 December 1946 (age 77)
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1968–present
LabelsChrysalis
Formerly of

Clive William Bunker (born 30 December 1946)[1] is a British drummer. Bunker is best known as the original drummer of the rock band Jethro Tull, playing in the band from 1967 until 1971.[2] Never a self-professed technical drummer, Bunker engaged with the essence of blues and rock and roll, influenced by Ginger Baker and Mitch Mitchell.[1] He was also inspired by Buddy Rich and The Hollies' Bobby Elliott.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Clive Bunker". Jethro Tull / Ian Anderson. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  2. ^ Eder, Bruce. "Clive Bunker: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Clive Bunker | Biography & History". AllMusic.