Acting
Ed Cassidy
- Born
- May 4, 1923 · Aged 89
- Died
- Dec 6, 2012
- Place of birth
- Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 1
- TV credits
- 0
Also known as (2)
- Edward Claude Cassidy
- Edward Cassidy
Biography
Edward Claude Cassidy (May 4, 1923 – December 6, 2012) was an American jazz and rock drummer who was one of the founders of the rock group Spirit in 1967. Cassidy was born in Harvey, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago on May 4, 1923. His family moved to Bakersfield, California in 1931. Cassidy began his career as a professional musician in 1937. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and after his discharge held many jobs before becoming a full-time musician again. At one time in the late 1940s, Cassidy played 282 consecutive one-nighters in 17 states. He worked in show bands,…
