Michael Clarke (musician)
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For other people named Michael Clarke, see Michael Clarke (disambiguation).
Michael Clarke (born Michael James Dick; June 3, 1946 – December 19, 1993) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the 1960s rock group the Byrds from 1964 to 1967.[1] He died in 1993, at age 47, from liver failure, a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption.
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Birth name | Michael James Dick |
Born | (1946-06-03)June 3, 1946 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Died | December 19, 1993(1993-12-19) (aged 47) Treasure Island, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Rock, Folk rock, country rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1964–1993 |
Formerly of | The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall |
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