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British rock drummer

Musical artist

Clive William Bunker (born 30 December 1946)^[1] is a British drummer. Bunker is best known as the original drummer of the rockbandJethro Tull, playing in the band from 1967 until 1971.^[2] Never a self-professed technical drummer, Bunker engaged with the essence of blues and rock and roll, influenced by Ginger Baker and Mitch Mitchell.^[1] He was also inspired by Buddy Rich and The Hollies' Bobby Elliott.^[3]

Early career

Bunker was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, and played in his first band The Warriors in the 1960s.

With Mick Abrahams he later formed the band known as McGregor's Engine. In this early career, playing in small venues, Bunker had an extraordinary non-matching drum kit, composed of bits and pieces of various manufacturers’ equipment.^[1]

Jethro Tull

Between 1967 and 1971, he drummed for Jethro Tull.

However, he left after the band released its most popular album