Died On This Date (February 23, 1997) Tony Williams / Jazz Drummer
themusicsover Tony Williams
December 12, 1945 – February 23, 1997
Tony Williams was an influential jazz drummer who is generally remembered for his early work with Miles Davis. He played with Davis throughout most of the ’60s. Under his own name, Williams released 14 albums between 1964 and his death, most of which were with Blue Note. As a sideman, Williams added drumming talents to albums by the likes of Allan Holdsworth, Branford Marsalis, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, and Stan Getz, to name a few. Williams also played drums on Album by former Sex Pistols lead singer, John Lydon’s band, Public Image Ltd. Tony Williams was 51 when he died of a heart attack on February 23, 1997.
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