Jeff Rich

Drummer, Musical Artist

1953 –

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Who is Jeff Rich?

Jeff Rich also known as "Worzel" is an English rock drummer, best known as a former drummer for the English rock band Status Quo. He attended school in Hackney at Upton House Comprehensive, and whilst there he appeared in the opera Tosca at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

He helped out Def Leppard in August 1986 and played alongside Rick Allen who had lost his left arm in a car accident in December 1984. However, during Def Leppard's warm-up mini tour of Ireland, Rich accidentally missed a gig, and the rest of the band realised Allen could drum alone.

Rich played with Stretch, Judie Tzuke and the Climax Blues Band prior to joining Status Quo, where in late 1985 he replaced Pete Kircher on drums. In April 2000, Rich announced his intention to leave Status Quo after 15 years in the group, as he was tired of touring and wanted to spend more time with his family. He was replaced on drums by Matt Letley.

During his time with Status Quo, Rich used Paiste cymbals and Premier drums, with a 22" Tama bass drum. Up until the Under the Influence tour in 1999, Rich had his cymbals free floating from a steel frame, which fans noted as making him look like he was 'drumming in a cage'.

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Born
Jun 8, 1953
London Borough of Hackney
Also known as
  • Rich, Jeff
  • Worzel
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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