Jerry Edmunton

Canadian drummer, born 24 October 1946 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, died 28 November 1993 in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Founding member of Steppenwolf for whom he was drummer, co-vocalist and contributing songwriter, as well as designing much of the artwork on their albums. Brother of Dennis Edmonton, aka artist Mars Bonfire. Died in a car accident, crashing into a tree after failing to manoeuvre a turn, aged 47.