Mick Underwood | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael John Underwood |
| Born | 5 September 1945 Middlesex, England |
| Died | 28 July 2024 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1961–2020 |
| Formerly of | The Outlaws, The Herd, Episode Six, Quatermass, Gillan |
| Website | mickunderwoodsgloryroad |
Michael John Underwood (5 September 1945 – 28 July 2024) was an English drummer. He first played drums at the age of 14 and was a professional musician by the time he left school.
Underwood has collaborated with a number of notable musicians and groups, including Jet Harris, The Outlaws (with Ritchie Blackmore), The Herd (with Peter Frampton), Episode Six (with Ian Gillan and Roger Glover), Quatermass (with John Gustafson) and Gillan (again with Gillan). He was also the drummer for Mick Underwood's Glory Road.