Coughlan (first on right) with The Wilde Flowers (1966)
Background information
Born
(1947-09-02)2 September 1947 Herne Bay, Kent, England
Died
1 December 2013(2013-12-01) (aged 66)
Genres
Progressive rock, jazz fusion, Canterbury scene, art rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Drummer
Years active
1966–2013
Formerly of
The Wilde Flowers, Caravan
Musical artist
Richard Coughlan (2 September 1947 – 1 December 2013)[1][2] was an English musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist of the Canterbury scene progressive rock band Caravan. He was one of the founding members of Caravan in 1968 and remained with the band until his death. AllMusic called Coughlan "one of art rock's longest tenured musicians".[3]
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