Biography
William Riser III (November 8, 1954 β December 23, 2013), better known as Ricky Lawson, was an American drummer and composer. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he worked extensively as a session musician, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Steely Dan, Earl Klugh, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and other artists. He co-founded the jazz-fusion band Yellowjackets and won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance for "And You Know That" from their album Shades.
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GenderMale
Birthday1954-11-08
Deathday2013-12-23 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceDetroit, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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