Ron Bushy | |
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Background information | |
Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | December 23, 1941
Died | August 29, 2021 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged 79)
Genres | Psychedelic rock, acid rock, hard rock, instrumental |
Occupation(s) | Musician, graphic artist |
Instrument | Drums |
Years active | 1966–2021 |
Labels | Atlantic ATCO |
Formerly of | Iron Butterfly |
Ron Bushy (December 23, 1941 – August 29, 2021) was an American drummer best known as a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly and as the drum soloist on the band's iconic song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", released in 1968 although performed in the band's earlier appearances. Bushy was the only member of the group to appear on all six of its studio albums.