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Gaylord G. Birch (March 10, 1946 – April 14, 1996) was an American drummer for the bandsSantana,Graham Central Station,Cold Blood,Pointer Sisters andHerbie Hancock.
Birch was the drummer for thePointer Sisters during 1974 and performed many live performances with the group.[1] Birch also appeared in the bandSantana during 1976 and again in 1991, as well as playing the drums for a number ofHerbie Hancock performances. In 1979, he joinedMerl Saunders &Jerry Garcia inReconstruction, a band which also includedEd Neumeister (trombone), Ron Stallings (tenor sax & vocals) andJohn Kahn (bass). This band existed for just a few months during 1979. The only traces remaining are live recordings made in Bay Area's clubs and small venues.
Birch also played drums briefly withCold Blood, and is on the recordingsThriller! (1973) andLive at the Record Plant Sausalito, CA JUL 2, 1974. He played and recorded withCharles Brown in the 1980s. In the early 1970s Birch also played forGraham Central Station,Melissa Ethridge and recorded withSantana andStevie Wonder. Birch also started his own band called the Birchworks, a local band that played in local clubs in the bay area. Birch was known as the go-to drummer whenever a recording or a band needed someone to fill in. He was one of the most versatile drummers around, playing any genre that was required of him. He was a very learned drummer.
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