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Interesting piece about him from 1985 in Rolling Stone, shortly after he was convicted of murdering his mother.

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RIP Jim

RIP

RIP Jim

Yeah, what a tragedy he life was. So sad.

But damn, he was an exceptional drummer, one of the best of his era. I knew he was involved in many things, but now as I checked his cataloque, didn't even realize how profilic he was back then. He plays on so many of my favourite recordings, such as "Diamonds and Rust" by Joan Baez and "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon. A kind of Nicky Hopkins on drums.

- Doxa

One of rock’s most tragic stories. I had heard that Rita Coolidge had written the piano outro for Layla but hadn’t known how she was connected to Clapton.

At least today's edition of the obituaries is people I thought were already dead

Very sad and tragic story for him. Obviously, you can't overlook what he eventually did, but @#$%&, I always think of him when blasting Harry Nilsson's Jump Into The Fire or Layla. He did some horrible things but was an incredible drummer. One of the absolute best I'd say. Sad that its tainted but his stuff is legendary.

There but for the....

I have a close family member who suffers from schizophrenia, with paranoia, among other serious illness. It's a horrible disease. Very few effective meds exist today, and those that do carry heavy side-effects, leading to sufferers often no complying with treatment and instead 'self medicating'. And that never goes well. Addiction to anything that will muffle all the things going on inside your head, in lieu of proper medications, in common, Medication and support options were even WAY worse in the 60s, 70s, 80s and earlier. Jim's story is very tragic, and was tragic for all those who loved him at one time or another. No one chooses schizophrenia, and few people try to show compassion or understand when they encounter someone with it. People with mental illness are WAY more likely to be the victim of violence, than perpetrate it.

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I have a close family member who suffers from schizophrenia, with paranoia, among other serious illness. It's a horrible disease. Very few effective meds exist today, and those that do carry heavy side-effects, leading to sufferers often no complying with treatment and instead 'self medicating'. And that never goes well. Addiction to anything that will muffle all the things going on inside your head, in lieu of proper medications, in common, Medication and support options were even WAY worse in the 60s, 70s, 80s and earlier. Jim's story is very tragic, and was tragic for all those who loved him at one time or another. No one chooses schizophrenia, and few people try to show compassion or understand when they encounter someone with it. People with mental illness are WAY more likely to be the victim of violence, than perpetrate it.

Well said. Thank you!

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RIP Jim

Yeah, what a tragedy he life was. So sad.

But damn, he was an exceptional drummer, one of the best of his era. I knew he was involved in many things, but now as I checked his cataloque, didn't even realize how profilic he was back then. He plays on so many of my favourite recordings, such as "Diamonds and Rust" by Joan Baez and "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon. A kind of Nicky Hopkins on drums.

- Doxa

The Stone Poneys AKA Linda Ronstadt’s Different Drum is one for me, among others.

I hate the way his drumming is recorded on the Layla album, his bona fide and definitive musical statement, though — it sounds like hitting a stack of cardboard to my ears, which detracts from the whole listening experience and spoils this masterpiece.

R.I.P. Jim Gordon the tragic legend

Rest in peace, Jim Gordon

Such an incredible, storied life: fantastic drumming and musicianship, mental illness; and true tragedy all round. A documentary would be fascinating. His story should be widely known.