Ricky Lawson
American drummer (1954ā2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Riser III (November 8, 1954 ā December 23, 2013), better known as Ricky Lawson or Ricky Remo, was an American drummer and composer. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he worked extensively as a session musician, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Steely Dan, Earl Klugh, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and other artists.[1][2][3] He co-founded the jazz-fusion band Yellowjackets and won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for "And You Know That" from their album Shades.[3]
For the American songwriter, see Ricky Lawson (songwriter).
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Birth name | William Riser III |
Born | (1954-11-08)November 8, 1954 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | December 23, 2013(2013-12-23) (aged 59) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
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