Jim Gordon has Passed On...

it took some psycho therapy and Adult Child of Alcoholic classes, but thanks. I came to peace with it long ago. I should have closed with that and don't criticize until you've walked a mile in their shoes

A great One. R.I.P.

I'd still categorize him as very good, but not great...that's a strong word; but we all have different tastes.

Jim Gordon was a brilliant drummer.

.........I read once that Jim Gordon along with girlfriend at that time ; Rita Coolidge wrote the piano / ending part of Layla. Rita was never given any credit and or royalties for her efforts on that part of the song. If anybody knows if that is in fact true, please chime in. 

I tried to play drums for 17 years and yes ;  Jim Gordon was a really good drummer. I enjoyed the way he approached them. A troubled but talented soul.....