Ric Parnell

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Ric Parnell
Parnell in 1972
Background information
Born	(1951-08-14)14 August 1951 London, England
Died	1 May 2022(2022-05-01) (aged 70) Missoula, Montana, US
Genres	Progressive rock, heavy metal
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion
Years active	1968–2022

Ric Parnell (14 August 1951 – 1 May 2022) was an English rock drummer. Notable for his work in the band Atomic Rooster, he is probably best known for his role as the ill-fated drummer Mick Shrimpton in the film This Is Spinal Tap.