Bill Bateman (drummer)

Bill Bateman is an American drummer best known for his long service in the Blasters. He has also played for the Flesh Eaters, the Red Devils, and the Cramps.

In writing of the talent that the Blasters contained, Henry Rollins singled out Bateman as "one of the best drummers there is."[1] A peer drummer, Dennis Diken of the Smithereens, called Bateman in 1987 "one of the most electrifying drummers I've ever heard. His intensity and spirit make your jaw drop."[2]

  1. ^ Rollins, Henry. Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag. 2.13.61 Publications, ISBN 978-1-880985-24-3
  2. ^ "The Smithereens' Dennis Diken". Modern Drummer, Volume 11, 1987. 1987. Retrieved 2019-09-20.