Ronnie Tutt Biography – Ronnie Tutt Wiki
Ronnie Tutt was an American drummer who played concerts and recording sessions for Elvis Presley, the Carpenters, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, and Jerry Garcia. He was a native Texan and was involved with music and performing arts for most of his childhood. Tutt played for the TCB Band (Taking Care of Business), the Elvis Presley touring and recording band, upon the recommendation of TCB keyboardist Larry Muhoberac.
He played on Billy Joel’s second and third albums. He played on the breakthrough 1973 album, Piano Man (all tracks except Captain Jack) and 1974’s Streetlife Serenade.
He started working by recording and touring with the Jerry Garcia Band, and also Jerry Garcia’s and Merl Saunders’ brief Legion of Mary around early 1974. Beginning with Garcia’s studio album Compliments (1974), he played drums for the Jerry Garcia Band for four years before moving on. During this time, he also played drums on Garcia’s studio albums Reflections (1976) and Cats Under the Stars (1978). In 1982, however, he made his way back to the studio with Garcia to help record Run for the Roses.
After the TCB Band broke up upon Elvis Presley’s death and a number of years recording and touring (1974–78) with Garcia, he was invited by Neil Diamond to become Diamond’s permanent concert and recording session drummer.
Ronnie Tutt Age
He was born on March 12, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, United States, and died on October 16, 2021. He was 83.
Ronnie Tutt Wife
Until his demise, the drummer was married to his wife, Donna and they resided near Nashville. The couple had been married for 48 years.
Ronnie Tutt Children
His children are Elisia Tutt Notermann and his son Jared. He also has children and great-grandchildren.
Ronnie Tutt Death
Tutt died on October 16, 2021, aged 83. His wife, Donna, stated that he died of natural causes, surrounded by family, at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Elvis Presley Enterprises announced his death Saturday, writing on the Graceland website, “All of us with Elvis Presley Enterprises were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ronnie Tutt. In addition to being a legendary drummer, he was a good friend to many of us here at Graceland. Our hearts go out to Donna, his family, his fellow TCB Band members—and to his fans around the world. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”
Donna says Ronnie will be cremated and there will be a celebration of his life.
Ronnie Tutt Cause of Death
His death was a result of natural causes. He was surrounded by family, at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He died on October 16, 2021, aged 83.
