Preston Ritter

Preston Ritter (born April 24, 1949, Stockton, California, USA – died March 30, 2015) was an American drummer, drum teacher and author of drum methods. He joined [a252529] in 1966 and played on their debut studio album and two singles, before being replaced by Michael "Quint" Weakley during the recording of the band's second album in 1967.