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Jim Capaldi was a drummer, songwriter and singer. Jim Capaldi was born on August 2, 1944 in Evesham, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on January 28, 2005, at the age of 60.
My Take
What I admire most about Jim Capaldi is that he refused to be just a drummer. Co-founding Traffic with Steve Winwood and co-writing the bulk of their catalogue, he proved that the man behind the kit could also be a real songwriter. There's something quietly heroic about a four-decade career that ended with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction earned through substance rather than spectacle. Coming out of small-town Evesham, he built a body of work on craft and partnership. I find that kind of durable, unflashy creativity far more compelling than fleeting stardom, and his legacy deserves more attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Capaldi
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・キャパルディ
- Reading
- じむ・きゃぱるでぃ
- Born
- August 2, 1944 – January 28, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Evesham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- drummer / songwriter / singer / recording artist / entertainer
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jimcapaldi.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Capaldi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1392515
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 Jim Capaldi born?
Born August 2, 1944.
When did Jim Capaldi die?
Died January 28, 2005, aged 60.
Where was Jim Capaldi from?
Jim Capaldi was from Evesham, United Kingdom.
What did Jim Capaldi do?
Jim Capaldi worked as drummer, songwriter, singer, recording artist, entertainer.
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