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Michael Clarke | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Michael_Clarke.jpg) Clarke in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael James Dick |
| Born | June 3, 1946 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1993 (aged 47) Treasure Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, Folk rock, country rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1964–1993 |
| Formerly of | The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall |
Michael Clarke (born Michael James Dick; June 3, 1946 – December 19, 1993) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the 1960s rock group the Byrds from 1964 to 1967.[1] He died in 1993, at age 47, from liver failure, a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Biography of Michael Clarke". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-11-03.