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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Music Deaths: Howard Grimes Recorded with Al Green

HOWARD GRIMES

Died 12 February 2022

Drummer who recorded with Al Green and Ann Peebles.  

Very important in Memphis music.  Played sessions for Satellite Records which later became Stax.  Was tutored by Al Jackson Jr. of Booker T. & the MGs.  When Jackson died in 1975, took over as the  main drummer for Sta's house band, the Hi Rhythm Section.

Besides Green and Peebles, played with Otis Clay.  

Played on such landmark songs as Green's "Let's Stay Together" and Peebles' "I Can't Stand the Rain.

Had the nickname "Bulldog" for his ferocious style of playing.  


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