Lee Kerslake

English drummer (1947–2020)

Lee Kerslake (16 April 1947 – 19 September 2020) was an English singer-songwriter and drummer. He was best known as the longtime drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Uriah Heep and for his work with Ozzy Osbourne in the early 1980s.

Lee Kerslake
Lee Kerslake with Uriah Heep in Hamburg, Germany in February 1973
Lee Kerslake with Uriah Heep in Hamburg, Germany in February 1973
Background information
Also known asThe Bear
Born(1947-04-16)16 April 1947
Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
Died19 September 2020(2020-09-19) (aged 73)
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instruments
Years active1968–2020
Labels

On 19 September 2020, Kerslake died from prostate cancer at age 73.[1]

References change

  1. Scott Colothan (19 September 2020). "Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep drummer Lee Kerslake dies aged 73". Retrieved 19 September 2020.