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Graham Lear (born July 24, 1949) is a Canadian rock drummer, best known for his time with Gino Vannelli, Santana and REO Speedwagon. He was born in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
BIOGRAPHY. Originally from Plymouth, England, Graham began drumming at age eight, auditioning for the Police Boys Concert Band of London, Canada.
Before Graham joined Santana, there were a few influential drummers such as Buddy Miles (1971-1972) and Leon “Ndugu” Chancler (1974-1976; 1988). Graham Lear is an English-born Canadian rock drummer who played with Gino Vannelli, REO Speedwagon, and Santana.
Jun 23, 2021 · Graham Lear is an English-born Canadian rock drummer, best known for his time with Gino Vannelli, Santana and REO Speedwagon. He was born in the London, United Kingdom. In 1952 his family moved to London, Ontario. He began his professional career at the age of 13 with the London Symphony Orchestra.
May 27, 2022 · In this episode of Shaping Your Journey, Graham Lear discusses his journey from London, Ontario (Canada) to performing and recording with such great artists ...
Drummer extraordinaire Graham Lear reprises his role with Santana (1976-1987) in performing Oye Como Va with the 905 Band in Burlington, Canada on March 27, ...
May 7, 2018 · Not so with Graham Lear. Before his meteoric rise to international fame – including stints with Gino Vannelli, Santana, REO Speedwagon, and Paul Anka – I became familiar with Lear’s reputation when he started his professional career with the London Symphony Orchestra at 13 – plus, local rock and R&B bands like ‘King Lear and the ...
