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Barrie James “B.J.” Wilson

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Barrie James “B.J.” Wilson

Birth
Edmonton, London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England
Death
8 Oct 1990 (aged 43)
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA Add to Map
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Block 9, Section 59, Plot 6
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Musician. He was the drummer for the British group Procol Harum. He replaced original drummer Bobby Harrison in 1967. He played on all their classic LPs, including Shine On Brightly (1968), A Salty Dog (1969), Home (1970), Broken Barricades(1971), Live With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1972), and Grand Hotel (1973). With the band's structured songs, he brought a fast powerful style to their sound. He played with the group until they disbanded in 1977. He also drummed for Joe Cocker. He lived in Oregon, and he died there of pneumonia in 1990.
Musician. He was the drummer for the British group Procol Harum. He replaced original drummer Bobby Harrison in 1967. He played on all their classic LPs, including Shine On Brightly (1968), A Salty Dog (1969), Home (1970), Broken Barricades(1971), Live With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1972), and Grand Hotel (1973). With the band's structured songs, he brought a fast powerful style to their sound. He played with the group until they disbanded in 1977. He also drummed for Joe Cocker. He lived in Oregon, and he died there of pneumonia in 1990.

Bio by: Roy Clifford

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  • Originally Created by: Roy Clifford
  • Added: May 11, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8742267/barrie_james-wilson: accessed ), memorial page for Barrie James “B.J.” Wilson (18 Mar 1947–8 Oct 1990), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8742267, citing Oak Lawn Memorial Park, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.