Dickie Harrell
Dickie Harrell (August 27, 1940 – May 31, 2023) was an American drummer.
Life
He was best known as the drummer for the rock and roll group The Blue Caps, the backing band for Gene Vincent. He was the youngest member. Harrell was inducted as a member of the Blue Caps by Smokey Robinson into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.[1] Outside of the Blue Caps, he worked as a session drummer, primarily in the 1960s.[2] Prior to retiring in 2021, Harrell spent 37 years working for the government in the hazardous materials field.[3]
Death
Harrell died in Greenville, South Carolina in May 31, 2023, at the age of 82.[4][5]
References
- ^ “THE BLUE CAPS Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012”.
- ^ “Dickie Harrell”. Discogs. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Dhaleela (2023-06-01). “Dickie Harrell death: Drummer of ’The Blue Caps’ dies aged 82”. Medico topics – News Hub | Latest News | Breaking News | Daily News. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ “Swampland:Dickie Harrell (Gene Vincent)”. swampland.com. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ “Dickie Harrell: The Talented Drummer of Gene Vincent’s Blue Caps Died At 82, Cause Of Death, Obituary And More”. oxgaps.org. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
