Following his trial, the judge sentenced Gordon to 16 years to life, with his first eligibility for parole in The end result was the destruction of his family. The panel recommended Gordon seek substance abuse self-help, and will finalize its decision to deny parole for a five-year period in August.
Jim Gordon recording in the years before his arrest. Newswire Powered by. Close the menu. Frankly, he had so many chemicals running around in his body that it was impossible to tell which 'Jim' you were getting at any given moment. Jim Gordon reportedly plays drums in a prison band. Download the free MyRadioLink app for music, news, contests and more! Listen Live. Mattoon, IL. Top Stories. Over six feet tall and extremely muscular, he created a startling figure on-stage and played with a power and stamina that made him a top choice among the younger generation of percussionists.
It was then a short jump -- growing out of the "Apple Jam" sessions on the Harrison album -- to the formation of Derek and the Dominos, the Eric Clapton band whose short-lived career generated the single "Layla" and the accompanying album, which became two of the biggest selling records of the s. Gordon not only played on the album but also co-authored the title song with Clapton, contributing the extended instrumental finale. Over the next few years, Gordon was fully employed within the music business and highly visible, playing with everyone from Joan Baez to Frank Zappa.
Except, perhaps, for one brief moment on Feb. Alan White had this honour. Wow a truly talented man. What a shame that people needed his skills and experience.
The signs were there but when he needed help nobody was there for him until it was too late. What a shame massive shame, all he played for got rich and he got life. The band I was in, Goldrush, was set to open for Derek and the Dominos in July of in Honolulu when the concert was abruptly canceled.
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