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'You Really Got Me' drummer Bobby Graham dies

Graham played on over 15,000 records


Legendary session drummer Bobby Graham has passed away, aged 69.

Graham played on an estimated 15,000 records in his lifetime, including Petula Clark's 'Downtown', Dusty Springfield's 'I Only Want To Be With You' and 'Gloria' by Them. Alongside those acts, he also worked with The Kinks, playing drums on both 'You Really Got Me' and 'All Day And All Of The Night'.

The Kinks' producer Shel Talmy described Graham as "the greatest drummer the UK has ever produced", states Bobbygraham.com.

The session musician also claimed he was approached by Brian Epstein to replace Pete Best in The Beatles, but turned the offer down because the band weren't famous enough at that point.

Graham died at the Isabel Hospice in Welwyn Garden City on Monday (September 14), after a four month battle with stomach cancer. He is survived by his wife, Belinda, his son, Shawn, and his younger brother, Ian.

Graham played on an estimated 15,000 records in his lifetime, including Petula Clark's 'Downtown', Dusty Springfield's 'I Only Want To Be With You' and 'Gloria' by Them. Alongside those acts, he also worked with The Kinks, playing drums on both 'You Really Got Me' and 'All Day And All Of The Night'.

Incredible. These songs are held in the highest regard.

RIP Bobby

sa news, indeed - RIP

Another legend bites the dust. Terrible year. RIP Bobby.

Also drummed on the Dave Clark 5's sessions.

dang, them impacts are coming in closer...

RIP, Bobby Graham.

I'll think of you while our band covers 'You Really Got Me'

I Only Want To Be With You???? God I love that record!!!!! uh huh!!!!!

Session drummers is also human beings, RIP Bobby Graham. Mick Avory must have felt bad on that song all the time when they played live

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