In depth look at BJ Wilson legendary drummer for the British Rock Band Procol Harum #minidoc

BJ Wilson was the legendary drummer for the British rock band Procol Harum, known for his unique and powerful drumming style. He played on many of the band’s most iconic tracks, including “A Whiter Shade of Pale,“ “Conquistador,“ and “Homburg,“ helping to create the distinctive sound that made Procol Harum a seminal band of the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1947 in England, Wilson started playing drums at a young age and quickly became a skilled musician, blending jazz, rock, and blues influences into his playing. He joined Procol Harum in 1967, just as the band was rising to fame, and quickly became an essential member of the group. Wilson’s drumming style was characterized by a powerful backbeat, driving rhythms, and inventive fills and accents. He was known for his ability to shift seamlessly between different time signatures and grooves, adding complexity and depth to Procol Harum’s music. Sadly, Wilson’s life was cut