Ted McKenna

Scottish drummer (1950–2019)

Edward McKenna (10 March 1950 – 19 January 2019), was a Scottish drummer. He played with bands including The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher, and the Michael Schenker Group.[1]

Ted McKenna
McKenna performing on 29 November 2009
McKenna performing on 29 November 2009
Background information
Birth nameEdward McKenna
Born(1950-03-10)10 March 1950
Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Died19 January 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 68)
GenresHard rock, blues-rock, progressive rock, glam rock, heavy metal, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, educator
InstrumentsDrums, percussion, bass, piano
Years active1966–2019
Websitewww.tedmckenna.com

He toured with Ian Gillan for a short time in 1990, alongside fellow former SAHB member, bassist Chris Glen. He lectured in Applied Arts at North Glasgow College from 1996 to 2011.

McKenna died of a cerebral hemorrhage on 19 January 2019 at the age of 68.[2]

References change

  1. Ruhlmann, William. "Alex Harvey: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  2. Rock, Fraser Lewry 2019-01-19T13:17:16Z Classic. "Ted McKenna, drummer with Rory Gallagher, SAHB, Michael Schenker, dead at 68". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 19 January 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)