John Barbata

Biography

John Barbata (April 1, 1945 – May 8, 2024) was an American drummer who was active especially in pop and rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a band member and as a session drummer. Barbata served as the drummer for The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane (for its final album and tour only), and Jefferson Starship (from 1974 to 1978). Barbata claimed to have played on over 60 albums in an uncredited capacity. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Barbata, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Journey Through the Past

Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?

All Movies (3)

• The Star Wars Holiday Special1978 · as Holographic Band Member
• Journey Through the Past1972 · as Self
• Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?1970