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Andy White

1930 – 2015

Drummer

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About Andy White

Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 85). Andy White was a British musician and drummer.

Andrew McLuckie White (27 July 1930 – 9 November 2015) was a Scottish drummer, primarily a session musician. He is best known for temporarily replacing Ringo Starr on drums for the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do". was born in Stranraer In any case, he did not participate in the final recording on 26 November, and was only hired for the 11 September session.

This was the only time White played with the Beatles, but it was enough to get him "into the history books", He was also a judge for the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA), and drum instructor for the New York City Department of Corrections Emerald Pipe Band. He was married to Thea White, a librarian who supplied the voice of Muriel on the Cartoon Network show Courage the Cowardly Dog. White had a bumper sticker on his car that read "5THBEATLE". He said that "One of my students gave that to me."

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andy White?

drummer (1930–2015)

When was Andy White born?

Andy White was born on 27 July 1930 in Glasgow.

When did Andy White die?

Andy White died on 9 November 2015 in Caldwell.

What was Andy White's occupation?

Andy White was a musician and drummer.

What nationality was Andy White?

Andy White was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy White

· Wikidata: Q528036

· DBpedia: Andy White (drummer)

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