Jefferson Airplane drummer dies at 66

January 13, 2005

, the drummer of the legendary American rock band, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11. He was 66. Dryden suffered from stomach cancer and heart disease.

Spencer Dryden was a member of Jefferson Airplane during the band's heyday. He replaced original drummer and played with Jefferson Airplane at the legendary  and  rock festivals.

Dryden left the band in 1970 to play with, a country rock band formed by members of the.

He was married three times and is survived by sons Jeffrey, Jes and Jackson Dryden.