Ricky Lawson

William Riser III (November 8, 1954 December 23, 2013), better known as Ricky Lawson, was an American drummer and composer. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he worked extensively as a session musician, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Steely Dan, Earl Klugh, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and other artists. He co-founded the jazz-fusion band Yellowjackets and won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for "And You Know That" from their album Shades.

Ricky Lawson
Lawson in 2006
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Riser III
Born(1954-11-08)November 8, 1954
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 2013(2013-12-23) (aged 59)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Drums
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.