Chris Townson
English musician, illustrator and social worker / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chris Townson (24 July 1947 – 10 February 2008) was an English musician, illustrator and social worker. He was a founding member of the 1960s rock group John's Children, and a member of several other bands, including Jook, Jet and Radio Stars. He replaced The Who's Keith Moon on drums on a 1967 UK tour after Moon had injured himself,[1] and he jammed with Jimi Hendrix at the Speakeasy rock club in London.[1] Later in his life Townson quit the music business and became an illustrator and a highly respected social worker.[1]
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Born | (1947-07-24)24 July 1947 London, England |
Died | 10 February 2008(2008-02-10) (aged 60) London, England |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, illustrator, social worker |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1965–2006 |
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