Soko Richardson | |
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 Richardson on the back cover of the John Mayall album, The Latest Edition (photography and design by John Mayall, 1974) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eulis Richardson [1] |
| Born | December 8, 1939 New Iberia, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | January 29, 2004 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Blues, R&B, blues-rock, rock, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist, arranger |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1955–2004 |
Eulis Soko Richardson (December 8, 1939 – January 29, 2004)[1] was an American rhythm and blues drummer. His career spanned almost fifty years, during which he performed and recorded with seminal groups including John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.[2] He is perhaps best known for his innovative arrangement of Ike & Tina Turner's version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Proud Mary."[3][4]
- ^ a b "Eulis 'Soko' Richardson Obituary". The Daily Iberian. February 6, 2004. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Passings". Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2004.
- ^ Soko Richardson Archived October 6, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Press release. Pressnetwork.com. January 30, 2004.
- ^ Noted Soul Drummer Soko Richardson Dies. February 2004.