Ric Parnell

Ric Parnell
Parnell in 1972
Parnell in 1972
Background information
Born(1951-08-14)14 August 1951
London, England
Died1 May 2022(2022-05-01) (aged 70)
Missoula, Montana, US
GenresProgressive rock, heavy metal
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1968–2022

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.