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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Jefferson Starship, The Turtles Drummer John Barbata Dead At 79

John Barbata, the renowned drummer known for his contributions to The Turtles, Jefferson Starship, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young has passed away. He was 79.

Barbata death was confirmed by Rolling Stone. Best Classic Bands reported he passed on May 8. However, Barbata's cause of death remains unknown at the time of the report.

Jefferson Starship paid tribute to Barbata on social media, writing, "We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata, Jefferson Starship's original drummer. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johnny!"

Jefferson Airplane also honored Barbata on Facebook, writing, "Known for his exceptional talent, John left his mark on the music world by playing with bands such as The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, and Jefferson Starship."

"Back in '72, during a hiatus for CSN&Y, David Crosby introduced John to the Airplane, who hired him instantly," the band added. "You can hear John's drumming skills on the band's final studio album, Long Live John Silver, as well as the live album Thirty Seconds Over Winterland."

Barbata joined The Turtles in 1966 as a replacement for founding drummer Don Murray.

He became popular after recording their hit songs "Happy Together" and "She'd Rather Be With Me," along with their subsequent three albums Happy Together, The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands, and Turtle Soup.

After The Turtles were dissolved, Barbata joined Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and then Jefferson Airplane.

His legendary music career was chronicled in his 2005 memoir, The Legendary Life of a Rock Star Drummer.

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Metallica Earn Fourth Consecutive No. 1 On Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Legendary rock band Metallica have earned their fourth consecutive No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, thanks to "Screaming Suicide."

"Screaming Suicide" rose to the top of the tally dated May 18. The song follows reigns for "Too Far Gone?", "72 Seasons" and "Lux Æterna." All four tracks are from 72 Seasons, Metallica's 11th studio album.

Metallica now has 14 career No. 1s on Mainstream Rock Airplay, having first reigned with "Until It Sleeps" in 1996. The band ties with Five Finger Death Punch and Foo Fighters for the third-most leaders over the chart's 43-year history.

"Screaming Suicide" also rose to the 15th spot from 17th on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 2.6 million audience impressions, up 10%, May 3-9, according to Luminate.

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Sebastian Bach Shares 'Freedom' From New Album 'Child Within The Man'

Sebastian Bach recently released the latest single, "Freedom," from his new album. Bach's much-anticipated Child Within The Man album, his first solo effort in 10 years, dropped on Friday, May 10.

Sebastian Bach recently released the latest single, "Freedom," from his new album.

Bach's much-anticipated Child Within The Man album, his first solo effort in 10 years, dropped on Friday, May 10. He also kicked of the U.S. leg of his What Do I Got To Lose? Tour.

"Freedom" is the latest track from Child Within The Man. It follows "What Do I Got To Lose," "Everybody Bleeds" and "Hold On To The Dream."

Child Within The Man was recorded in Orlando, Florida, and produced and mixed by Elvis Baskette. Bach wrote or co-wrote all the album's 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals.

Child Within The Man features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi, who all co-wrote their respective tracks with Bach.

Child Within The Man tracklisting:

1. Everybody Bleeds 2. Freedom (featuring John 5) 3. (Hold On) To The Dream 4. What Do I Got To Lose? 5. Hard Darkness 6. Future Of Youth (featuring Orianthi) 7. Vendetta 8. F.U. (featuring Steve Stevens) 9. Crucify Me 10. About To Break 11. To Live Again

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