Howard 'Bulldog' Grimes R.I.P.

Drummer Howard 'Bulldog' Grimes has died at the age of 80. Grimes was a member of the in-house band at Stax Records and the Hi Rhythm Section.

Last year saw the publication of the musical biography 'Timekeeper : My Life In Rhythm' (2021) which was co-written by Howard Grimes with journalist Preston Lauterbach. The book drew praise from drummers and percussionists who'd been left inactive during the pandemic, some of whom cited it as being an inspiration to keep on drumming (some were still out of work, some were returning to limited bookings, while others had temporarily taken up different jobs to pay bills and rent).