Died On This Date (October 8, 1990) Barrie “BJ” Wilson / Procol Harum
themusicsover Barrie “B.J.” Wilson
March 18, 1947 – October 8, 1990
B.J. Wilson was an English drummer best remembered for his work with Procol Harum. He joined the group however, just after they recorded their hit, “Whiter Shade Of Pale.” Besides leader Gary Brooker, Wilson was the only consistent band member from 1967 until they broke up in 1977. As a session player, Wilson can be heard playing on Frankie Miller’s Double Trouble, AC/DC’s Flick The Switch, and the film score of Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also toured in Joe Cocker‘s band during the early ’80s and was the drummer on his hit record “With A Little Help From My Friends.” Barrie Wilson passed after battling an undisclosed illness at the age of 43.
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Steve Ferguson is best remembered as a founding guitarist of the New Rhythm and Blues Quintet (later Quartet), or NRBQ. Formed in 1967 in Miami, Florida, the group has amassed a fanatical cult following for its musical gumbo of R&B, jazz, rockabilly, blues, country, and bar-band rock ‘n roll. After playing on just two albums, including a collaboration with 
