Gary Young (drummer)

Gary Young
Gary Young
Birth name	Garrit Allan Robertson Young
Also known as	Plantman
Born	May 3, 1953; Mamaroneck, New York, U.S.
Origin	Stockton, California, U.S.
Died	August 17, 2023 (aged 70); Stockton, California, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock; folk; punk rock;
Instrument(s)	Vocals; drums; keyboards;
Years active	1984–2023
Labels	Matador; Domino; Big Cat;
Member of	Gary Young's Hospital
Formerly of	Pavement

Garrit Allan Robertson Young^[1] (May 3, 1953 – August 17, 2023) was an American musician and music producer. He was best known as the original drummer of the indie rock band Pavement from its inception in 1989 until his departure in 1993.

^ Pedersen, Erik (August 18, 2023). "Gary Young Dies: Pavement's Original Drummer Was 70". Deadline. Retrieved August 19, 2023.

[1] Pedersen, Erik (August 18, 2023). "Gary Young Dies: Pavement's Original Drummer Was 70". Deadline. Retrieved August 19, 2023.

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