Brian Bennett

This article is about the musician. For other uses, see Brian Bennett (disambiguation).

Brian Bennett
Bennett in 2005
Bennett in 2005
Background information
Birth nameBrian Laurence Bennett
Also known asJames Aldenham
Born (1940-02-09) 9 February 1940 (age 84)
OriginPalmers Green, North London, England, UK
GenresRock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Drums, piano
Years active1956–present
Websitewww.brianbennettmusic.co.uk
Brian Bennett, Bruce Welch and Warren Bennett at a concert in Brussels in 2005

Brian Laurence Bennett, OBE (born 9 February 1940)[1] is an English drummer, pianist, composer and producer of popular music. He is best known as the drummer of the UK rock and roll group the Shadows. He is the father of musician and Shadows band member Warren Bennett.[2]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 219. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. ^ "Brian Bennett AllMusic Page". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 September 2014.