Trevor Ramsey Tomkins, a British jazz drummer best known for his work in a number of British bands in the 1970s, including Gilgamesh has died. His death was announced on Sept. 9, 2022.
Born in London, Tomkins studied music at the Guildhall School of Music, initially learning to play trombone before switching to the drums.
In the 1970s, he worked with Ian Carr’s Nucleus, Giles Farnaby’s Dream Band, David Becker and Henry Lowther’s Quaternity.
Tomkins was a popular choice for visiting musicians including Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods and Lee Konitz.
Tomkins was the first cousin of Roy Budd (jazz pianist and film composer of Get Carter fame), and Peter C. Budd (jazz guitarist living in Chicago), and was a member of various trios and other line-ups with Roy Budd.
Trevor Tomkins age
Tomkins was born on May 12, 1941 and died in September aged 81.
Trevor Tomkins height
Tomkins’ exact hieght is not known but he was very tall.
Trevor Tomkins cause of death
What was Trevor Tomkins’ cause of death? A cause of death was not stated.
Trevor Tomkins wife
Was Trevor Tomkins married? Tomkins’ marital status is unknown.
Trevor Tomkins children
Did Trevor Tomkins have kids? It’s not known if Tomkins had children. This is because his personal life are under the wraps.