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Ted McKenna

Another member of the family has passed away. Drummer Ted McKenna, who played with Gillan on Naked Thunder, and more recently was a member of Michael Schenker Fest together with Graham Bonnet and Doogie White. He died unexpectedly, during an elective surgery that prompted a bleeding the doctors could not stop.

Neil Murray wrote:

Completely shocked by the very sad news of the sudden death of drummer Ted McKenna (SAHB, Michael Schenker, Rory Gallagher and many others) who I spent time with only 3 weeks ago at the Cozy Powell Birthday Bash. A lovely guy and great drummer who will be much missed.

Thanks to Blabbermouth for the info.

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Posted by Nick on Saturday, January 19th, 2019, filed under News. You can follow comment on this post through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a comment. Pinging is currently not allowed.

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14 Comments to “Ted McKenna RIP”:

  1. 1
    Ian Clements says:

    A sad sad loss RIPTed

    January 19th, 2019 at 16:58
  2. 2
    Mary Richards says:

    Sending prayers to Family and Friends!!

    January 19th, 2019 at 16:59
  3. 3
    Michael Dotson says:

    Very 😢

    January 19th, 2019 at 17:02
  4. 4
    Stergios Holydiver says:

    great drummer..one of the best..

    January 19th, 2019 at 17:03
  5. 5
    Steve Moran says:

    Awful news. RIP Ted

    January 19th, 2019 at 17:39
  6. 6
    Moreno Cassina says:

    R.I.P TED la terra ti sia LIEVE 👏👏👏

    January 19th, 2019 at 19:35
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    MacGregor says:

    Vale Ted McKenna. A wonderful drummer, who I am familiar with from the great Rory Gallagher band era. RIP

    January 19th, 2019 at 22:26
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    nupsi 59 says:

    Sad news, I loved his drumming style with Rory Gallagher.

    R.I.P.

    January 20th, 2019 at 08:52
  9. 9
    Steven Antrobus says:

    😔🙏

    January 20th, 2019 at 10:50
  10. 10
    Steve28 says:

    2 things. One, I saw him playing at the Cozy Powell show just three was ago so I’m shocked at the news. Two, I work in Healthcare so the reason for his passing is even more shocking. I wonder what the inquest will say.

    January 20th, 2019 at 11:22
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    AndreA says:

    R.I P.

    January 20th, 2019 at 13:53
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    Marcus Streets says:

    Where was the “Faith Healer” when he needed him?

    Too soon?

    McKenna and Glen were a great rhythm section.

    Unfortunately I never got to see them together – only separately.
    Saw Ted with Gary More and Tommy Eyre in Geg Lake’s band.

    .

    January 20th, 2019 at 18:35
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    BillyB says:

    I absolutely loved his drumming on the MSG Assault Attack album. I can listen to it anytime.. such a tasteful drummer.. this morning not knowing about his passing I felt a need to listen to that album only to find out a few minutes ago he had left us..
    RIP Teddy you definitely left your Mark with me and you’ll be missed

    January 20th, 2019 at 19:56
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    Buttockss says:

    RIP……Ted…… Just listen to the great Michal Schenker album ” Assualt Attack…WOW!!!!!

    January 21st, 2019 at 16:50

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