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William James Eyden (4 May 1930 – 15 October 2004) was an English jazz drummer. [1] Biography. The son of James Eyden and Ivy (née Tiller), his first professional gig was in 1952 with the Ivor and Basil Kirchin Band. He was soon working with Ray Kirkwood and Johnny Rogers, and appeared on TV in 1953 with the pianist Steve Race.
Bill Eyden. 4 May 1930 – 15 October 2004. Bill Eyden, who died on October 15 aged 74, was one of Britain's finest drummers and a leading pioneer of modern jazz in this country. Beneath his undemonstrative style, Eyden wielded a commanding, sometimes ferocious beat, deployed with masterly technique. Among his greatest.
William James Eyden, born Hounslow, Middlesex UK Main instrument: Drums (see illustration!) Record: A Whiter Shade of Pale (45 RPM) Who played drums on AWSoP? From Q Magazine. The Pete Best Club from Mojo (features a more genial photograph of Bill!)
25. Juni 2018 · Bill Eyden, the session drummer hired to play on Procol Harum's ’A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ died after a lengthy illness at the age of 74. Eyden also worked with Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, Charlie Watts and was a member of the resident trio, led by Stan Tracey, at Ronnie Scott's club in London, England until the late 60s.
Procol Harum. What happened? Called in for the Whiter Shade of Pale session, Bill picked up a 15 guinea session-fee, while the group's own drummer Bobby Harrison picked up royalties for a record on which he didn't play. Where is he now? Bill still plays jazz gigs, and teaches drums at schools in Ealing, West London.
Jazz drummer at the heart of British bebop. William James Eyden, drummer: born Hounslow, Middlesex May 4th, 1930; twice married (one daughter, and one son deceased); died Isleworth, Middlesex 15 October 2004. Eyden was a regular in the bands of people like Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott and Harry South and as such was at the very heart of British bebop.
25. Okt. 2004 · 25 October 2004 • 12:01am. Bill Eyden, who died on October 15 aged 74, was one of Britain's finest drummers and a leading pioneer of modern jazz in this country. Beneath his undemonstrative...
