Chris Townson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Chris Townson

Musician, illustrator, social worker

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1947

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 10-Feb-2008

Profession: drummer, social worker

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Chris Townson (24 July 1947 – 10 February 2008) was a musician, illustrator and social worker.
He was a founding member of the 1960s rock group John's Children, and a member of several other bands, including Jook, Jet and Radio Stars.
He replaced The Who's Keith Moon on drums on a 1967 UK tour after Moon had injured himself, and he jammed with Jimi Hendrix at the Speakeasy rock club in London.
Later in his life Townson quit the music business and became an illustrator and a highly respected social worker.