Michael Clarke (musician)

For other people named Michael Clarke, see Michael Clarke (disambiguation).
Michael Clarke
Clarke in 1970
Background information
Born
Michael James Dick

(1946-06-03)June 3, 1946
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 1993(1993-12-19) (aged 47)
Treasure Island, Florida, U.S.
GenresRock, Folk rock, country rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion
Years active1964–1993
Formerly ofThe Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Firefall

Michael Clarke (born Michael James Dick; June 3, 1946 – December 19, 1993) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for rock group the Byrds from 1964 to 1967. He died in 1993, aged 47, from liver failure—a direct result of more than three decades of heavy alcohol consumption.

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