Died On This Date (July 4, 2009) Drake Levin / Paul Revere & the Raiders
themusicsover Drake Levin (Born Drake Levinshefski)
August 17, 1946 – July 4, 2009
Drake Levin is best remembered as the guitarist for ’60s rock band, Paul Revere & The Raiders, America’s answer to the British Invasion. Levin was part of the band from 1963 to 1966, when he was drafted into the army. However, Levin was able to secure a position in the National Guard which allowed him to record with the band on weekends. Levin can be heard on the original recordings of such early Raiders hits as “Kicks” and “Steppin’ Out.” Levin died in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
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