Ted McKenna

Ted McKenna
McKenna performing in 2009
McKenna performing in 2009
Background information
Birth nameEdward McKenna
Born(1950-03-10)10 March 1950
Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died19 January 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 68)
GenresHard rock, blues rock, progressive rock, glam rock, heavy metal, rock and roll
OccupationDrummer
Years active1966–2019
Formerly ofRare Breed (1969),
Dream Police (1970),
Tear Gas (1971),
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (1972–1978),
Rory Gallagher (1978–1981),
Greg Lake,
Gary Moore (1981–1983),
The Michael Schenker Group (1983–1984),
Womack & Womack (1988),
McKenna's Gold (1988),
Ian Gillan (1990),
The Party Boys (1992–1993),
Gwyn Ashton (2004),
The Paul Rose Band (2006–2011),
The Rhumboogie Orchestra (2009),
Band of Friends (2011–2019),
Michael Schenker Fest (2016–2019)
Websitetedmckenna.com

Edward McKenna (10 March 1950 – 19 January 2019) was a Scottish drummer who played with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band,[1] Rory Gallagher,[1] The Greg Lake Band,[2] and The Michael Schenker Group.[3] He also toured with Ian Gillan for a short period of time in 1990, alongside fellow former SAHB member, bassist Chris Glen. He lectured in Applied Arts at North Glasgow College from 1996 to 2011.[1]

  1. ^ a b c McGartland, Dino. "Ted McKenna: 'Remembering Rory'". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  2. ^ Welch, Chris. ""Birth Of A Band"". International Musician and Recording World: 28-29, 31. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  3. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Alex Harvey: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 February 2011.