John Barbata (born April 1, 1945, Passaic, New Jersey, United States) is a noted drummer active especially in pop and pop/rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a band member and as a session drummer.
Already an established session drummer when he joined The Turtles, he was one of the pioneering drummers who converted pop music rhythms from the down-beat rhythms of the 1950s to the off-beat rhythms that have dominated ever since.
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Date of birth:
- Apr 1, 1945 (age 64 years)
