Paul Whaley

Paul Whaley
Genres Heavy metal, blues rock, hard rock, acid rock, psychedelic rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Drums, percussion
Associated acts Blue Cheer, Oxford Circle

Paul Whaley (born January 14, 1946) is an American drummer best known as the drummer for rock band Blue Cheer. He grew up in the town of Davis, California, where he played drums with a local band called Oxford Circle. Whaley is credited on the Oxford Circle album Live at the Avalon 1966.[1] When he left the Oxford Circle to join Blue Cheer in 1967, the former band dissolved.[2] He was the longest-standing member in Blue Cheer other than founder Dickie Peterson in the band when it broke up[3] in late 2009, following Peterson's death at age 63.

Discography

With Oxford Circle:

With Blue Cheer: [4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r330501
  2. ↑ http://www.vickibrennerent.com/bluecheer/fo0150.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/10/24/frickes-picks-blue-cheer-fionn-regan-and-the-eric-clapton-strange-brew-book
  4. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-whaley-mn0000815609
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