by Jason Gregory Contributor | Photos by WENN.com

Temptations Drummer Uriel Jones Dies Aged 74

In Michigan hospital...

 

Temptations Drummer Uriel Jones Dies Aged 74 Photo: WENN.com

Drummer Uriel Jones, the last surviving member of the Motown session band the Funk Brothers, has died in Michigan.

The drummer, 74, passed away in hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack.

His sister-in-law Leslie Coleman said the drummer's health had recently been improving since he was taken ill in February.

Jones was perhaps best known for his work with Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, with whom him recorded the tracks 'I Can't Get Next To You' and 'Cloud Nine'.

The Funk Brothers' Motown sounds lead them to tour the world together. The band also received two Grammy awards.

Jones is survived by his wife and three children.


Jason Gregory

Contributor

Gigwise is a community of music writers and photographers. Sign up now
Comments
Latest news on Gigwise

Artist A-Z #  A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z