Robert Patterson

Drummer

Birthday July 1, 1933

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Aug 12, 2009 (76)

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About

Jazz drummer also known as Rashied Ali. He was a member of John Coltrane's band.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Army and performed in military bands.

Trivia

He recorded a song called "Going to the Ritual" with bassist Henry Grimes.

Family Life

He has three children with his wife Patricia, and his son Muhammad was also a drummer.

Associated With

He, Charles Gayle, and William Parker collaborated on the 1993 album Touchin' on Trane.