Ted Kirkpatrick

Drummer, percussionist, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 22 May, 1960; died on 19 August, 2022. Much before forming Tourniquet, he played in Eugene, Oregon's Holy Danger with future Tourniquet members, Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire. He has also played drums in Chicago's acclaimed doom metal band Trouble (5) from 1987 until early 1989. He was Trouble's touring drummer, most notably during their 'Run To The Light' album tour. Tourniquet was founded soon after he left Trouble. He has also released solo albums later in his career, on which he has played all the instruments himself.