John Coghlan (drummer)

John Coghlan
Coghlan in 2013, performing with Status Quo in Manchester
Coghlan in 2013, performing with
Status Quo in Manchester
Background information
Birth nameJohn Robert Coghlan
Also known asSpud[1]
Born (1946-09-19) 19 September 1946 (age 78)
Dulwich, London, England
OriginLondon, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1962–present
Websitejohncoghlan.com

John Robert Coghlan (born 19 September 1946)[2] is an English musician, best known as the original drummer of the rock band Status Quo.

  1. ^ "Status Quo's drummer from 1962 to 1981 is now touring under the name 'John Coghlan's Quo'. We talk to him to find out why". Team Rock. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  2. ^ "John Coghlan". AllMusic. 19 September 1946. Retrieved 10 October 2011.