Sam Lay

American drummer and vocalist (1935–2022)

Samuel L. Lay (March 20, 1935 – January 29, 2022) was an American drummer and singer. He performed from the late 1950s as a blues and R&B musician. He performed with Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf and Paul Butterfield. He was added into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

Sam Lay
Born(1935-03-20)March 20, 1935
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2022(2022-01-29) (aged 86)
GenresChicago blues, jazz, rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums, vocals
Years active1957–2022
Websitesamlayinbluesland.com

Lay died on January 29, 2022, at the age of 86.[1]

References

change
  1. O'Donnell, Maureen (January 31, 2022). "Legendary Drummer Sam Lay Dead at 86", Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 31, 2022