John Barbata dead at 79: Drummer for the Turtles and Jefferson Starship passes away as music stars...

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Barbata was a drummer for iconic rock bands such as the Turtles and Jefferson Starship. He recorded the iconic track Happy Together during his tenure with the Turtles.

Barbata played for numerous legendary rock bands including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Jefferson Starship.

Not long after the dissolution of The Turtles, Barbata joined Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and then Jefferson Airplane. Barbata was also almost a member of another influential rock band - The Eagles. However, he turned down an offer to join the group.

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