Gary Driscoll Death
Gary passed away on June 1, 1987 at the age of 41 in Ithaca (NY), United States. Gary's cause of death was murder.
When did Gary Driscoll die?
June 1, 1987How did Gary Driscoll die? What was the cause of death?
MurderHow old was Gary Driscoll when died?
41Where did Gary Driscoll die? What was the location of death?
Ithaca (NY), United States
Gary Driscoll Birthday and Date of Death
Gary Driscoll was born in 1946 and died on June 1, 1987. Gary was 41 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: 1946
Date of Death: June 1, 1987
Age at Death: 41
Gary Driscoll - Biography
John Gary Driscoll (18 April 1946 - 8 June 1987) was an American R&B style rock drummer who performed in a number of successful bands from the 1960s until his death on June 10, 1987.
Elf disbanded in 1975 when Gary Driscoll, Ronnie James Dio, Micky Lee Soule (Elf's keyboardist), and Craig Gruber (their bassist) were recruited by Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore to form the rock band Rainbow.
After his departure from Rainbow, Driscoll played in the band Dakota (1978–1980, from Scranton, Pa. formally the Jerry Kelly Band), before starting Bible Black with Craig Gruber, future Blue Cheer guitarist Duck MacDonald and singer Jeff Fenholt. This band released the albums Ground Zero and, with a few other musicians, Thrasher, neither of which sold well. Driscoll found a day job, and made a little extra money on the side as a session musician.
Driscoll was found dead in a friend's home in Ithaca, New York in June 1987 at the age of 41. His brutal murder remains unsolved with no apparent motive, although it is rumored to have been drug related. The man initially arrested for the crime was acquitted at trial. There have been leads in the case, and the person of interest has fled the country.
