Graham Deakin (born circa 1950) is an English rock drummer, who was the main drummer for John Entwistle's touring band, Ox, from 1972 until 1977.[1] Deakin had a short spell with The Flys following his departure from Ox.[2]
Deakin, who was born in Chelmsford, Essex, played a session with The Who on 21 April 1975 at Ramport Recording Studios, three days before they started recording their The Who by Numbers album.[3]
Deakin also performed on the songs "Peg Leg Peggy", "My Wife", and "Made in Japan" on the John Entwistle album, Rigor Mortis Sets In (1973).[4] He also performed on the soundtrack to the film Tommy (1975).[5]
He has also featured on albums by The Moody Blues and John Lodge,[4] as well as another Entwistle album, Mad Dog (1975).[6] Deakin also played drums on the album, Blue Jays (1975), recorded by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.[3]