# Tributes paid to drummer behind dozens of No.1 hits

Tributes have been paid to a drummer who contributed to dozens of number-one records. The response highlights his wide influence on popular music and his behind-the-scenes role in major chart successes.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c317kjwj18wzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:23:26 GMT