Michael Rushton
British drummer and vocalist (born 1950)
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Michael Rushton (born 1950 in Worthing, West Sussex, England) is a British drummer and vocalist, known for being a member of the blues-rock band Steamhammer[1][2] and later indie bands.
Michael Rushton | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 75–76) Worthing, West Sussex, England |
| Genres | Blues rock |
| Instruments | Drums, vocals |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Rushton was a member of several rock and blues bands in the mid to late 1960s. Steamhammer was formed in 1968 in Worthing, Rushton's birthplace.[3] He played drums on the debut 1969 Steamhammer album, aka Reflection.[4][5]
Rushton is said to have been sacked from Steamhammer[4] and Mick Bradley took over as the drummer for the band after him. Rushton went to France and joined The Holly Guns, which disbanded in 1971.[6] Later he played in various indie bands during the 1980s onwards. He has been a drummer for Kids, drummer and vocalist for Baroque Bordello and Les Innocents.[4] He is sometimes credited as "Michaël Rushton".
