Corky Laing

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My Drum Kit Monument to Musical Giants

In music, it is not who you are, but who you are with. I have been incredibly lucky to write, record, and perform with some amazing musicians for more than half a century. Sadly, many of these band mates are…

By Corky Laing
Sep 30, 2021

Corky Laing

His new album reminds us why we loved him with... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Bob Girouard
Jun 3, 2020

Theme for an “Imaginary” Drummer

To most, Corky Laing’s drumming is synonymous with the great heavy-rock band Mountain, and vice versa.

by Bob Girouard
Aug 26, 2019

Catching Up With... Corky Laing

During classic rock’s golden era, Corky Laing found great success with guitarist Leslie West and bassist Felix Pappalardi in the proto-metal band Mountain (“Mississippi Queen”), which he’s played with on and off for decades, and with West, Bruce & Laing,…

Bob Girouard
Feb 23, 2017
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