Fairport Convention drummer Gerry Conway has died aged 76, his bandmates confirmed on Wednesday.
The musician – who served as Fairport’s drummer from 1988 until 2022 – passed away following a battle with motor neurone disease on March 29.
Paying tribute to Conway on their official website, the band wrote: ‘He brought to the band an impeccable understanding of ‘feel’ and comradeship, a unique sense of subtlety and a complete understanding of what was required.
‘Gerry’s impressive musical CV began long before he joined Fairport. He came to prominence as drummer and percussionist with Cat Stevens, both in the studio and in live performance.
As well as his tenure with Pentangle from 1986 to 1993 (then with Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle until 2022) he was also admired for his work with Fotheringay and Jethro Tull.
‘His name spread far and wide and was the envy of his peers. Fairport Convention’s thoughts and condolences are with Gerry’s partner Jacqui and the family.’
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Fairport Convention drummer Gerry Conway has died aged 76, his bandmates confirmed on Wednesday.
