Ron Bushy Obituary: Ron Bushy, the drummer for Iron Butterfly, has died at the age of 79. That’s him in the classic “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, and he’s the only member to appear on every studio album from the group.
Ron Bushy, the drummer for Iron Butterfly, has died at the age of 79.
That’s him in the classic “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, and he’s the only member to appear on every studio album from the group. pic.twitter.com/egifdKMevY— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) August 30, 2021
Ron Hursts comments on the passing of iron butterfly drummer Ron Bushy: That really sucks! I knew Ron well and we used to hang out whenever we’d gig together. He was a great guy, a very gentle humble person. Sad news. 😞🙏 I used to kid with him whenever we’d hang out saying “two Ron’s don’t make a right!😖
InsideEko is yet to confirm Ron Bushy’s cause of death as no health issues or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
Ron Bushy our beloved legendary drummer of Iron Butterfly has passed away peacefully, with his wife Nancy by his side, at 12:05am on August 29th at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. All three of his daughters were also with him. He was a real fighter. Born Dec 23, 1941. #ironbutterfly pic.twitter.com/PTEkUZ1kt6
— Iron Butterfly Official (@IronButterflyOF) August 29, 2021
Ron Bushy, drummer for Iron Butterfly, has died. He was 79. Ron had been battling cancer for a while. Ron was born on December 23, 1941 in DC. He joined Iron Butterfly back in 1966 and was the only member of the band to be featured on all six of their albums. Here is the statement from the band: “Ron Bushy, our beloved legendary drummer of Iron Butterfly, has passed away peacefully, with his wife Nancy by his side, at 12:05am on August 29th at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital.
All three of his daughters were also with him. He was a real fighter. He was born Dec 23, 1941. He will be deeply missed!” Ron was best known for his drum solo on the band’s 1968 hit “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” from their second studio album. Iron Butterfly L-R Below: Erik Brann, Ron Bushy, Lee Dorman, and Doug Ingle
– Matt Davis
Tributes To Ron Bushy
Across social media users, timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Bushy people mourn the passing.
We lost another great #drummer today. In 1966, #RonBushy joined #IronButterfly. The Los Angeles based group was part of the community of classic rock acts that emerged from the #LaurelCanyon music scene at the time.
Goodbye Ron🦋🌺 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. pic.twitter.com/azVnXzfBxC— ॐ Tomorrow Never Knows ॐ (@CosmicDustAra) August 30, 2021
Another icon gone but never forgotten! Rest In Power Ron Bushy, drummer of the legendary Iron Butterfly. IB and Ron Bushy are/were a bit of an influence on us and our drummer Vita, so it’s sad to see him go, but a small comfort to have heard he passed away peacefully. Say hi to Jimmy, Lemmy, Cliff, ect for us… #ronbushy #ironbutterfly
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