John Poulos
DOB Unknown – March 26, 1980

John Poulos was the original drummer for the Buckinghams, one of the best-selling American rock bands of the late ’60s.  The band scored several Top 20 hits in 1967 including “Kind of a Drag” which sat atop the charts for two weeks.   In later years, Poulos got into artist management.  He passed away on March 16, 1980, apparently of drug related causes.

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3 thoughts on “Died On This Date (March 26, 1980) John Poulos / The Buckinghams”
  1. DOB: March 31, 1947. Jon Jon was 5 days short of being 33 when he died of a heroin overdose on March 26, 1980.

  2. Jon Jon was a great drummer, that was so underrated, he was one of my favorite drummers of the 60’s… RIP Jon Jon

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