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John Barbata

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 Sentinals, The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane (for its final album and tour only), and Jefferson…

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Occupation
Drummer
Born
(1945-04-01)April 1, 1945 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
May 8, 2024(2024-05-08) (aged 79) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Formerly of
The Sentinals, The Turtles, The Stray Gators, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship
Genres
Pop, pop rock, rock and roll
Years active
1961–2024

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Early life

The Sentinals (1961–1965)

The Turtles (1966–1969)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (1970–1972)

Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship (1972–1978)

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Discography

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John Barbata

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related to External links · 7
John Barbata → AllMusicJohn Barbata, Barbata, Best Classic Bands, DiscogsJohn Barbata, Dust Bowl Films, IMDbJohn Barbata, Official Facebook
Born · 1
John Barbata → (1945-04-01)April 1, 1945 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Died · 1
John Barbata → May 8, 2024(2024-05-08) (aged 79) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Formerly of · 1
John Barbata → The Sentinals, The Turtles, The Stray Gators, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship
Genres · 1
John Barbata → Pop, pop rock, rock and roll
Occupation · 1
John Barbata → Drummer
Years active · 1
John Barbata → 1961–2024

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John BarbataBorn(1945-04-01)April 1, 1945 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.1.00infobox
John BarbataDiedMay 8, 2024(2024-05-08) (aged 79) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.1.00infobox
John BarbataFormerly ofThe Sentinals, The Turtles, The Stray Gators, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship1.00infobox
John BarbataGenresPop, pop rock, rock and roll1.00infobox
John BarbataOccupationDrummer1.00infobox
John BarbataYears active1961–20241.00infobox
The Righteous Brothersinstance ofThe Sentinals toured all over the country with acts0.80text
released the album Big Surfinstance ofThe Sentinals toured all over the country with acts0.80text
John Barbatarelated to External linksOfficial Facebook0.60section
John Barbatarelated to External linksBarbata0.60section
John Barbatarelated to External linksDust Bowl Films0.60section
John Barbatarelated to External linksAllMusicJohn Barbata0.60section

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