Jerry “JI” Allison, the drummer best known for his work alongside Buddy Holly in the band the Crickets, has died at the age of 82.
“Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Jerry 'JI' Allison, drummer in the Crickets, one of Buddy's very closest friends, and the inspiration to drummers for decades since, who passed away today at the age of 82,” noted a message posted to Holly’s official Facebook page. “JI was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both the Crickets, and rock n' roll itself, becoming such a success. Buddy is often heralded as the original singer-songwriter, but JI, too, wrote and inspired so many of the songs that would go on to be eternal classics.”
The Crickets released a total of 13 studio albums between 1960 and 2005, with Allison playing on every LP. The rocker also worked with other notable artists, including Eric Clapton (on the guitarist’s 1970 self-titled album) and Paul McCartney, who produced, played piano and sang back-up vocals on the Crickets 1988 single “T-shirt.”
In 1988, Paul McCartney, being a lifelong fan of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, produced the title track of the Crickets’ 1988 T-Shirt album. The Crickets at the time were:
Jerry Allison – Vocals/Drums
Joe Mauldin – Vocals/Bass
Gordon Payne – Vocals/Guitar
The song was performed live during the 12th Buddy Holly Week, by Paul and the Crickets.
Allison was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Crickets in 2012.
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