Barrie James Wilson (18 March 1947--8 October 1990); born in Edmonton, London, England; was the original drummer of Procol Harum. He did not play on their hit single "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" (that was jazz session drummer Bill Eyden) [1], but he did play on their later hit single, the live version of "Conquistador". Wilson was the only stable member of the band besides Gary Brooker during their commercial and artistic peak from 1967 to 1977. March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edmonton is a place in the eastern part of the London Borough of Enfield. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... Procol Harum are an English progressive rock band, formed in the 1960s. ... A Whiter Shade Of Pale is a song released in 1967 by the band Procol Harum. ... Gary Brooker, MBE, (born May 29, 1945, Hackney, London), is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and founder of the classical rock band Procol Harum. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...

After Procol Harum disbanded in 1977, Wilson played on Frankie Miller's "Double Trouble" album in 1978, and was a member of Joe Cocker's touring band between 1979 and 1984 [2]. He was also the drummer on Cocker's hit single "With A Little Help From My Friends", recorded in 1968. Procol Harum are an English progressive rock band, formed in the 1960s. ... Frankie Miller is a Scottish rock singer/songwriter who had moderate success in the 1970s with a gritty voice similar to Rod Stewart or Joe Cocker. ... Joe Cocker Joe Cocker (born John Robert Cocker, 20 May 1944, in Sheffield, England) is an English rock/blues musician. ... With a Little Help from My Friends (originally titled, A Little Help from My Friends) is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on the The Beatles album Sgt. ...

In 1983 Wilson was brought in to play drums on AC/DC's Flick Of The Switch album after their drummer Phil Rudd left the band midway through the recording for the album. Though none of his contributions were used in the final album there is a cover version of AC/DC performing the Junior Wells song "Messin' with the Kid" available on some bootlegs which may feature Wilson on drums. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the band. ... Flick of the Switch is an album by Australian band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning of 1983. ... Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd (born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis) was born on May 19, 1954 in Melbourne, Australia. ... Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 - January 15, 1998), real name Amos Blackmore, was a blues harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks, the Rolling Stones and Van Morrison. ...

B.J. Wilson was the drummer on the movie soundtrack of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on which his former Procol Harum bandmate, guitarist Mick Grabham, also played. Wilson's last recorded work was on the 1985 Gary Brooker solo album Echoes in the Night, along with his former Procol Harum bandmates Brooker, Keith Reid and Matthew Fisher, on tracks "Ghost Train," "The Long Goodbye" "Hear What You're Saying" and "Mr. Blue Day." The Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS) (first released in the United Kingdom on 14 August 1975) is a cult-science fiction-comedy-horror musical film directed by Jim Sharman from a screenplay by Sharman and Richard OBrien. ... Procol Harum are an English progressive rock band, formed in the 1960s. ... Mick Grabham, born January 22, 1948 in Sunderland, Co Durham, England, played lead guitar for Procol Harum beginning with the album Grand Hotel through Something Magic. He later played with Procol Harum at their 30-year reunion party at Redhill, Surrey, England, 1997, and at their Millennium Concert at Guildford... Gary Brooker, MBE, (born May 29, 1945, Hackney, London), is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and founder of the classical rock band Procol Harum. ... Keith Reid,born 22 October 1946 is best known for writing the words to A Whiter Shade of Pale. ... Matthew Fisher in Cannes in 2000. ...

He died in Eugene, Oregon, following a long illness. He was married and had two daughters. Nickname: The Emerald City Motto: The Worlds Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Lane Founded 1846 Incorporated 1862  - Mayor Kitty Piercy Area    - City  40. ...

In order to mark what would have been B.J.'s fifty-fourth birthday, a group of fans decided to name a star after him. Consequently the star formerly known as #00044501811 (in the Constellation of Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, whose co-ordinates are RA 18h22m45.89s Decl. 07d 06' 27.61") is now known as "BJ Wilson, Procol Harum's drummer".^[1]

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External links

• B.J. Wilson's extensive fan page at procolharum.com
• Master Drummer B.J. Wilson: one fan's tribute