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Murder. Driscoll was murdered in Ithaca, New York, on June 8, 1987. He had a residence nine miles away in Newfield. Driscoll often visited his friend Robert Gelinas in Ithaca, and it was in the basement of this building that Driscoll was found dead, severely beaten and stabbed, with two gunshots to the head.
Unresolved Murder. John Gary Driscoll played drums in the band Elf and later Rainbow alongside his long-time musicial partner, Ronnie James Dio. He was fired after playing on Rainbow's debut album, and went on to other musical projects. On June 8, 1987, Gary was found murdered in Ithaca, NY.
Jan 18, 2015 · Details of his murder remain blurred and his murder unresolved. There have been varying accounts as to the reason; from drug deals to a ritualistic satanic sacrifice.
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Jan 16, 2024 · Gary Driscoll (rightmost above) might not be a household name, but his death in 1987 is one of the most bizarre unsolved murders in classic rock history. Driscoll was an accomplished drummer with a classic R&B style.
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Apr 11, 2024 · Real/full name: John Gary Driscoll. Age: 41 (born Apr 18th, 1946) R.I.P.: Jun 8th, 1987. Died of: Murder. Place of birth: United States. Gender: Male. Trivia. His body was found in his home in Ithaca, New York in a case that remains unsolved.
Oct 17, 2016 · There is evidence to suggest that the murder was carried out by more than one person, whilst the chief suspect fled America before being charged. Driscoll did not have the impact on rock music that Dio and Blackmore can rightfully claim but his appearance on that first Rainbow album is enough to cement his place in the genre’s history books.
May 26, 2023 · Updated: May 26, 2023 / 05:03 PM EDT. ITHACA, N.Y. ( WETM) – Ithaca Police say they’ve closed a cold case involving the murder of a man nearly 40 years ago, finally solving the case with DNA ...
