Ron Tutt

American drummer: Born: 12 March 1938, Dallas, Texas, United States, Died: 16 October 2021 Ron Tutt was part of Elvis Presley's "TCB" touring band (1969-1977) and 18 years as Neil Diamond's drummer (1981-2018). He performed and/or recorded with Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, The Flying Burrito Bros, Los Lobos, [a55029], Jerry Garcia, [a137418], Stevie Nicks and Michael McDonald, among many others. Tutt didn't actually begin playing his signature instrument until his final year of high school learning ukulele, guitar, violin and trumpet before the drum kit.