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Clem Cattini, drummer on 42 UK number one singles, dies aged 89
Clem Cattini, one of Britain’s most prolific session drummers, has died aged 89 after a fall. Tributes followed a career spanning early UK rock’n’roll and decades of recordings with leading pop and rock performers.
Cattini is believed to have played on 42 UK number one singles, more than any other drummer. He was a member of the Tornados on “Telstar”, also a US chart-topper, and played on hits including “Shakin’ All Over” and Dusty Springfield’s “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”. His work ranged from sessions with Paul McCartney and the Kinks to Paul Weller’s 2010 album, and he nearly joined Led Zeppelin as their original drummer.
In short
- Clem Cattini has died aged 89 after a fall.
- He is believed to have played on 42 UK number ones.
- His career included the Tornados’ “Telstar” and sessions with major artists.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Tributes paid to legendary rock drummer who played on more UK number one singles than any other – backing acts including Paul McCartney, the Kinks, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Marc Bolan, Paul Weller and the Wombles”.