Drummer / Percussionist Birthday Calendar

A collection of famous, celebrity drummer and percussionist birthdays plus drum and percussion manufacturer anniversaries.
John Wolters
John Wolters with Dr. Hook & The Medicine ShowJohn Wolters (second from left)
with Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show

John Wolters, born John Christian Wolters on April 28, 1945 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, was an American rock drummer best known for his work with Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (1973-1985), playing on all of their hits — which included 7 Top-10's and 6 Gold records.

Wolters died of cancer on June 16, 1997 at the age of 52.