Living On The Edgeby Jim Capaldi

Artist Bio:
Jim Capaldi was a British musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the rock band Traffic. He was born on August 2, 1944, in Evesham, Worcestershire, England, and began his music career in the 1960s. Capaldi was a talented multi-instrumentalist, proficient on drums, percussion, guitar, and keyboards. He contributed vocals as well, often harmonizing with Steve Winwood, Traffic's lead singer.

In addition to his work with Traffic, Capaldi released several solo albums, including "Oh How We Danced" and "Whale Meat Again." He was also a prolific songwriter, penning hits such as "Paper Sun" and "Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys" for Traffic. Capaldi's musical style blended rock, folk, jazz, and R&B influences, and his songwriting was praised for its introspective and poetic lyrics. He passed away on January 28, 2005, leaving behind a legacy of influential music.