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John Barbata

American drummer (1945–2024)

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Lived 1945–2024, aged 79United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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1945–2024
Aged 79
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The Star Wars Holiday …
1978

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Updated 2026-06-25

John Barbata was an American drummer who was active especially in pop and rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a band member and as a session drummer. Barbata served as the drummer for The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jefferson Airplane, and Jefferson Starship. Barbata claimed to have played on over 60 albums in an uncredited capacity.

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