Chris Townson | |
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 Chris Townson, Berlin 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 July 1947 London, England |
| Died | 10 February 2008 (aged 60) London, England |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, illustrator, social worker |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1965–2006 |
Chris Townson (24 July 1947 – 10 February 2008) was an English musician, illustrator and social worker. He was a founding member of the 1960s rock group John's Children, and a member of several other bands, including Jook, Jet and Radio Stars. He replaced The Who's Keith Moon on drums on a 1967 UK tour after Moon had injured himself,[1] and he jammed with Jimi Hendrix at the Speakeasy rock club in London.[1] Later in his life Townson quit the music business and became an illustrator and a highly respected social worker.[1]