Anthony Williams

Born December 12, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, died February 23, 1997 in Daly City, California
Jazz/fusion drummer, better known as Tony Williams

Williams received most recognition for his fusion project [a=The Tony Williams Lifetime] band with John McLaughlin. He also was part of in the 60s and did extensive touring with [a=Herbie Hancock]'s V.S.O.P band as well.
He died of a heart attack after a gallbladder surgery in 1997, 51 years old.