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James Baker, Prolific Australian Drummer, Dies Aged 71

James Baker, the prolific Australian drummer known as a member of The Scientists, the Hoodoo Gurus, and the Beasts of Bourbon, has passed away.

The following year, Baker would launch his own musical career behind the kit of a Beatles cover band before performing with groups such as the hard rock outfit Black Sun and the glam-rock Slick City Boys. Fundraising campaigns were launched to aid his medical journey, and Baker continued to perform live in spite of his health issues, even releasing his debut solo EP, Born to Rock, in 2024. “James is survived by his wife Cathy, daughters Lorna and Faye and sister Barbara, and his unborn grandson who will be arriving on the scene in the next week or so,” the statement issued to media concluded.

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