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| '''Ron Bushy''' (born December 23, 1945) is an American drummer best known as a member of the rock band ] |
'''Ron Bushy''' (born December 23, 1945) is an American drummer best known as a member of the rock band ] and as the drum soloist on the band's iconic song "]", first released in 1968. He is the only member of the group to appear on all six of their studio albums. | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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| Previously playing in a band called the Voxmen, Bushy joined Iron Butterfly in 1966, following the band's relocation from ] to ], replacing previous drummer Bruce Morse when he left due to a family emergency. Bushy became part of the group's classic lineup, along with vocalist and keyboardist ], guitarist ] and bassist ]. | Previously playing in a band called the Voxmen, Bushy joined Iron Butterfly in 1966, following the band's relocation from ] to ], replacing previous drummer Bruce Morse when he left due to a family emergency. Bushy became part of the group's classic lineup, along with vocalist and keyboardist ], guitarist ] and bassist ]. | ||
| After drumming on Iron Butterfly's first album ] in 1968, the band experienced substantial success with their song ] from their ] |
After drumming on Iron Butterfly's first album '']'' in 1968, the band experienced substantial success with their song "]" from their ], in which he played a lengthy and critically acclaimed drum solo. Bushy continued to play with Iron Butterfly on their third and fourth albums, 1969's '']'' and 1970's '']'', until their break-up in 1971. He rejoined the group when the band reformed in 1974, playing on their fifth and sixth albums, '']'' and '']'', both released in 1975. He departed the group in 1977, and rejoined the next year. | ||
| Bushy continued to drum for Iron Butterfly on-and-off until their second break-up, in 1985. Since Iron Butterfly's second reunion in 1987, he has continued to drum with the group on-and-off as the most consistent member throughout various other member changes and break-ups. | |||
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| Ron Bushy | |
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 Ron Bushy performing "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", Germany, May 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1945-12-23) December 23, 1945 (age 79) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, acid rock, hard rock, instrumental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, graphic artist |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1966-present |
| Labels | Atlantic ATCO |
Ron Bushy (born December 23, 1945) is an American drummer best known as a member of the rock band Iron Butterfly and as the drum soloist on the band's iconic song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", first released in 1968. He is the only member of the group to appear on all six of their studio albums.
Career
Iron Butterfly
Previously playing in a band called the Voxmen, Bushy joined Iron Butterfly in 1966, following the band's relocation from San Diego to Los Angeles, replacing previous drummer Bruce Morse when he left due to a family emergency. Bushy became part of the group's classic lineup, along with vocalist and keyboardist Doug Ingle, guitarist Erik Brann and bassist Lee Dorman.
After drumming on Iron Butterfly's first album Heavy in 1968, the band experienced substantial success with their song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" from their second album, which shared the name, in which he played a lengthy and critically acclaimed drum solo. Bushy continued to play with Iron Butterfly on their third and fourth albums, 1969's Ball and 1970's Metamorphosis, until their break-up in 1971. He rejoined the group when the band reformed in 1974, playing on their fifth and sixth albums, Scorching Beauty and Sun and Steel, both released in 1975. He departed the group in 1977, and rejoined the next year.
Bushy continued to drum for Iron Butterfly on-and-off until their second break-up, in 1985. Since Iron Butterfly's second reunion in 1987, he has continued to drum with the group on-and-off as the most consistent member throughout various other member changes and break-ups.
Other bands
Magic (1977–1978): Bushy (drums) and Walter Kibbey (drums), Ron "Rocket" Ritchotte (guitar, vocals), former Iron Butterfly members Philip Taylor Kramer (bass, vocals) and Bill DeMartines (keyboards, vocals).
Gold (1978–1980): Bushy (drums), Ritchotte (guitar, vocals), whose spot was later filled by Stuart Young (guitar, vocals), John Koehring (guitar, lead vocals), and Kramer (bass, vocals). They recorded one album in the spring of 1979 that was never released.
References
External links
- Ron Bushy at IMDb
- Ron Bushy discography at Discogs
- Iron Butterfly official website
- Drumhead interview
- Everything 2
- Classic Bands
- Drum solo In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 2012
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| Live albums | |
| Singles | |