Ricky Lawson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ricky Lawson

American musician

Date of Birth: 08-Nov-1954

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 23-Dec-2013

Profession: drummer, songwriter, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Ricky Lawson (November 8, 1954 – December 23, 2013) was an American drummer and composer.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he worked extensively as a session musician, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Steely Dan, Earl Klugh, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and other artists.
He co-founded the jazz-fusion band Yellowjackets and won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for "And You Know That" from their album Shades.