Gerry Conway has died aged 76 with heartfelt tributes pouring in Gerry Conway, drummer for British rock band Fairport Convention, has died aged 76 after a battle with motor neurone disease. His bandmates confirmed he died on March 29, 2024, calling him ‘unique’ and ‘impressive’ during his music career. Throughout Conway’s life he played with icons like Cat Stevens and progressive rock band Jethro Tull, as well as being Fairport’s drummer from 1998 to 2022.
In the tribute on the website, Fairport continued: ‘Gerry’s impressive musical CV began long before he joined Fairport. He came to prominence as drummer and percussionist with Cat Stevens, both in the studio and in live performance. ‘As well as his tenure with Pentangle from 1986 to 1993 he was also admired for his work with Fotheringay and Jethro Tull. Two years ago he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease ‘His name spread far and wide and was the envy of his peers.