Graham Deakin

For the English footballer, see Graham Deakin (footballer).

Graham Deakin (born circa 1950) is an English rock drummer, who was the main drummer for John Entwistle's touring band, Ox, from 1972 until 1977.[1] Deakin had a short spell with The Flys following his departure from Ox.[2]

Deakin, who was born in Chelmsford, Essex, played a session with The Who on 21 April 1975 at Ramport Recording Studios, three days before they started recording their The Who by Numbers album.[3]

Deakin also performed on the songs "Peg Leg Peggy", "My Wife", and "Made in Japan" on the John Entwistle album, Rigor Mortis Sets In (1973).[4] He also performed on the soundtrack to the film Tommy (1975).[5]

He has also featured on albums by The Moody Blues and John Lodge,[4] as well as another Entwistle album, Mad Dog (1975).[6] Deakin also played drums on the album, Blue Jays (1975), recorded by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.[3]

References

1. "Brit Rock by the Bay: John Entwistle's Ox: February 1975". Britrockbythebay.blogspot.co.uk. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
2. "All The Acts / Bands Who Played The Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline - 'F'". Kinemagigz.com. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
3. "Graham Deakin - United Kingdom | LinkedIn". Uk.linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 22 July 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
4. Graham Deakin. "Graham Deakin | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
5. Neill, Andy; Kent, Matt (2005). Anyway Anyhow Anywhere - The Complete Chronicle of The Who. Random House. p. 356. ISBN 9780753547977.
6. "Graham Deakin @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 25 August 2013.