John Coghlan (drummer)
Encyclopedia
John Robert Coghlan was an original member of the English
rock
band
, Status Quo.
The son of a Glasgow-born father and a London born half-French mother, Coghlan grew up in Dulwich
, and was educated at Kingsdale Comprehensive school until leaving school at 15 to begin an apprenticeship as a mechanic.
s such as "Caroline", "Down Down
", "Rockin' All Over the World
" and "Whatever You Want
".
He left the group in late 1981, to be replaced by Pete Kircher
, formerly of the 1960s band Honeybus
. After his departure Coghlan played with Partners In Crime who failed to create major attention. He also played on a one-off single
by The Rockers, a supergroup
also comprising Roy Wood
, Phil Lynott
and Chas Hodges
, "We Are The Boys (Who Make All The Noise)", a rock and roll
medley
, which was released in November 1983 and made No. 79 in the charts.
His own band, 'John Coghlan's Diesel', was a loose ensemble which consisted of friends he got to know in his Status Quo years, most notably Bob Young
and Andy Bown
. Diesel never signed a proper recording contract
.
Coghlan continues to play in John Coghlan's Quo, with members of other bands, a selection of great musicians, including Baz Barry, Mick Hughes and Peter Knight. Level.
He also plays in the 'John Coghlan Band', or JCB, which comprises the non-drumming members of the 12 bar boogie rock
band Predatür. He also tours with the King Earl Boogie Band with former members of Mungo Jerry
.
She worked in the music business, including for the agents at MAM, NEMS and Bron, who represented bands such as Hall and Oates; Black Sabbath; Nils Lofgren; Hot Chocolate; Barclay James Harvest; and Ace. Gillie has competed in, and won, many TV quiz shows over the years, including The Weakest Link.
He has a love for 4 wheel drives and military vehicles (especially vintage), and the band participated in an offroading video whilst he was with them. He is also the patron of the 'Westie ReHoming' Charity
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
, Status Quo.
The son of a Glasgow-born father and a London born half-French mother, Coghlan grew up in Dulwich
Dulwich
Dulwich is an area of South London, England. The settlement is mostly in the London Borough of Southwark with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth...
, and was educated at Kingsdale Comprehensive school until leaving school at 15 to begin an apprenticeship as a mechanic.
Career
He joined Status Quo, then called The Spectres, in the early 1960s. His drumming can be heard on Status Quo songSong
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s such as "Caroline", "Down Down
Down Down
"Down Down" is a popular song by the English rock band, Status Quo.Written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young and produced by Status Quo, "Down Down" was one of Status Quo's two number one singles in the UK Singles Chart so far...
", "Rockin' All Over the World
Rockin' All Over the World (song)
"Rockin' All Over the World" is a rock song by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. Status Quo recorded their own, heavier arrangement of Fogerty's song for their 1977 album Rockin' All Over the World...
" and "Whatever You Want
Whatever You Want (song)
"Whatever You Want" is a rock song by the British rock band Status Quo. Written by Rick Parfitt and Andy Bown, it was released on the album of the same name in 1979 and has become one of the band's better-known works...
".
He left the group in late 1981, to be replaced by Pete Kircher
Pete Kircher
Peter Derek Kircher , is a retired English rock/pop drummer.He played between 1982 to 1985 in the rock band Status Quo...
, formerly of the 1960s band Honeybus
Honeybus
Honeybus were a 1960s pop group formed in April 1967, in London. They were best known for their 1968 UK Top 10 hit single, "I Can't Let Maggie Go".-Line-up:The best known line-up consisted of:...
. After his departure Coghlan played with Partners In Crime who failed to create major attention. He also played on a one-off single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by The Rockers, a supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
also comprising Roy Wood
Roy Wood
Roy Adrian Wood is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s as member and co-founder of the bands The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard. As a songwriter, he contributed a number of hits to the repertoire of these bands.-Career:Wood...
, Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott
Philip Parris "Phil" Lynott was an Irish musician who first came to prominence as a founding member, principal songwriter, and frontman of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy....
and Chas Hodges
Chas Hodges
Chas Hodges is an English musician and singer, probably best known for being one half, and lead vocalist, of the English musical duo, Chas & Dave....
, "We Are The Boys (Who Make All The Noise)", a rock and roll
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
medley
Medley (music)
In music, a medley is a piece composed from parts of existing pieces, usually three, played one after another, sometimes overlapping. They are common in popular music, and most medleys are songs rather than instrumental. A medley which is a remixed series is called a megamix, often done with tracks...
, which was released in November 1983 and made No. 79 in the charts.
His own band, 'John Coghlan's Diesel', was a loose ensemble which consisted of friends he got to know in his Status Quo years, most notably Bob Young
Bob Young (artist)
Robert Keith Young is an English musician and author, who became famous for being the unofficial fifth member of the rock band Status Quo.- Collaborations with Status Quo :...
and Andy Bown
Andy Bown
Andy Bown is an English musician, who has specialised in keyboards and bass guitar. He is a member of the rock band Status Quo.-Career:...
. Diesel never signed a proper recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
.
Coghlan continues to play in John Coghlan's Quo, with members of other bands, a selection of great musicians, including Baz Barry, Mick Hughes and Peter Knight. Level.
He also plays in the 'John Coghlan Band', or JCB, which comprises the non-drumming members of the 12 bar boogie rock
Boogie rock
Boogie rock is a music genre which came out of the hard heavy blues rock of the late 1960s. It tends to feature a repetitive driving rhythm in place of instrumental experimentation found in the more progressive blues-rock bands of the period.-Definitions:...
band Predatür. He also tours with the King Earl Boogie Band with former members of Mungo Jerry
Mungo Jerry
Mungo Jerry is an English rock group whose greatest success was in the early 1970s, though they have continued throughout the years with an ever-changing line-up, always fronted by Ray Dorset. They are remembered above all for their hit "In the Summertime". It remains their most successful and most...
.
Personal life
He has one daughter Charlotte from his marriage to first wife Carol. He now lives in Oxfordshire with Gillie, his second wife of many years.She worked in the music business, including for the agents at MAM, NEMS and Bron, who represented bands such as Hall and Oates; Black Sabbath; Nils Lofgren; Hot Chocolate; Barclay James Harvest; and Ace. Gillie has competed in, and won, many TV quiz shows over the years, including The Weakest Link.
He has a love for 4 wheel drives and military vehicles (especially vintage), and the band participated in an offroading video whilst he was with them. He is also the patron of the 'Westie ReHoming' Charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
.