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Graeme Edge was born on March 30, 1941 in Rochester, United Kingdom. Public records list Graeme Edge as a drummer and songwriter. Death is recorded on November 11, 2021, at the age of 80.
My Take
Graeme Edge gave the Moody Blues something rare: a drummer who was also a poet. As co-founder and the band's only constant member, he was the spine that held everything together across decades, while his spoken-word pieces lent their records an unusual literary depth. That blend of rhythm and verse is what I value most about him. Born in Rochester in 1941 and gone in 2021, he leaves behind a body of work that proves percussion can carry ideas, not just time. To me he is a craftsman who quietly shaped a band's whole identity from behind the kit.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Graeme Edge
- Name (Japanese)
- グレアム・エッジ
- Reading
- ぐれあむ・えっじ
- Born
- March 30, 1941 – November 11, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Rochester, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- drummer / songwriter
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/gcedge
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graeme%20Edge
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2560639
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Graeme Edge born?
Born March 30, 1941.
When did Graeme Edge die?
Died November 11, 2021, aged 80.
Where was Graeme Edge from?
Graeme Edge was from Rochester, United Kingdom.
What did Graeme Edge do?
Graeme Edge worked as drummer, songwriter.
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