Drummer Clem Cattini dies aged 89

Prolific drummer Clem Cattini has died at the age of 89.
Born in London, Cattini co-founded the Tornados in 1961 and later became a session musician, playing on at least 42 number one singles including Tom Jones’s ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’ and Tony Christie’s ‘(Is This the Way to) Amarillo?’.
Cattini also toured with Roy Orbison and Cliff Richard and performed on TV as part of the Top of the Pops orchestra.
Musician and songwriter Donovan posted: “Clem was the drummer on my ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’, and played on so many hits. Love, respect and condolences to his family.”
Carl Palmer, a founding member of the supergroups Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia, posted: "Rest in peace Clem, you will always be remembered. The drummers all over the UK owe you a lot for opening the door for all of us."