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 [[artist:The Tony Williams Lifetime]] band with John McLaughlin. He also was part of [[artist:262152]] in the 60s and did extensive touring with [[artist: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.