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Jimmy Copley was a musician. Jimmy Copley was born on December 29, 1953 in London, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on May 13, 2017, at the age of 63.
My Take
Jimmy Copley is the kind of musician I always end up admiring most: the session drummer whose name you might not know but whose playing you've absolutely heard. Look at his collaborators, Jeff Beck, Paul Young, Tears for Fears, Seal, Tony Iommi, Glenn Hughes, plus his stint with Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 2007, and you're basically reading a map of British rock. That breadth tells me he was trusted, adaptable, and easy to call back. He died in 2017 at 63, and to me his career is a reminder that some of the most essential players spend their lives just behind the spotlight, holding everything together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Copley
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・コープリー
- Reading
- じみー・こーぷりー
- Born
- December 29, 1953 – May 13, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- musician
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Jimmy Copley born?
Born December 29, 1953.
When did Jimmy Copley die?
Died May 13, 2017, aged 63.
Where was Jimmy Copley from?
Jimmy Copley was from London, United Kingdom.
What did Jimmy Copley do?
Jimmy Copley worked as musician.
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