Legendary classic rock drummer from N.J. dead at 79

, who worked with bands like The Turtles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and both Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has died. He was 79.

Barbata auditioned for The Turtles in 1966 with the help of the Byrds’ Gene Clark and joined to perform on the hit song “Happy Together.” He also contributed the drums to songs like “She’d Rather Be With Me,” “You Showed Me,” “Elenore” and “She’s My Girl.” He stayed with The Turtles until 1969 before leaving to join Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young who recruited Barbata to replace their drummer, Dallas Taylor. He contributed drums to the band’s live album “4 Way Street,” solo and joint projects by all four members of the band, includingIn 1972 while the band was taking a break, Crosby connected Barbata to Jefferson Airplane who recruited him to replace their drummer Joey Covington.

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