Bobby Graham (musician)

Bobby Graham (born Robert Francis Neate, 11 March 1940 ā€“ 14 September 2009) was an English session drummer, composer, arranger and record producer. Shel Talmy, who produced the Kinks, David Bowie and the Who, described Graham as "the greatest drummer the UK has ever produced." In 1962 Graham was offered the drummers position in The Beatles when Pete Best was fired, with Ringo Starr eventually accepting the position.

Bobby Graham
Birth nameRobert Francis Neate
Born(1940-03-11)11 March 1940
Edmonton, North London, England
Died14 September 2009(2009-09-14) (aged 69)
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
Occupation(s)Session musician, drummer
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1960s–2009
Websitewww.bobbygraham.co.uk
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