![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Grady_Tate.png/640px-Grady_Tate.png&w=640&q=50)
Grady Tate
American drummer (1932–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grady Tate (January 14, 1932 – October 8, 2017)[1] was an American jazz and soul-jazz drummer and baritone vocalist. In addition to his work as sideman, Tate released many albums as leader and lent his voice to songs in the animated Schoolhouse Rock! series.[2][3] He received two Grammy nominations.[4]
Quick Facts Background information, Born ...
Grady Tate | |
---|---|
![]() Tate in 1972 | |
Background information | |
Born | (1932-01-14)January 14, 1932 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 8, 2017(2017-10-08) (aged 85) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, vocals |
Years active | 1950s–2017 |
Labels | Skye, Impulse!, Milestone |
Close