B.J. Wilson
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Barrie James Wilson (born on 18 March, 1947, in Edmonton, London, England; died on 8 October, 1990) was the original drummer of Procol Harum. He did not play on their hit single "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (that was jazz session drummer Bill Eyden), but he did play on the live version of "Conquistador". Wilson was the only stable member of the band besides Gary Brooker during their commercial and artistic peak from 1967 to 1977.
After Procol Harum disbanded in 1977, Wilson played drums with Joe Cocker's touring band between 1979 and 1984 [link]. He was also the drummer on Cocker's hit single "With A Little Help From My Friends", recorded in 1968.
B.J. Wilson was the drummer on the movie soundtrack of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on which his former Procol Harum bandmate, guitarist Mick Grabham, also played.
External Links:
- [B.J. Wilson's extensive fan page] at procolharum.com
- [Master Drummer B.J. Wilson]: one fan's tribute
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