Michael Clarke (musician)
Michael Clarke | |
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Clarke in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael James Dick |
| Born | June 3, 1946 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1993 (aged 47) Treasure Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, Folk rock, country rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1964–1993 |
| Formerly of | The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall |
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. He died in 1993, at age 47, from liver failure, a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption.