What happened to the drummer for BBKing Calep Emphrey?

Answer 1

date : April 24, 2010 8:00 am

author : Abby Owen

source: http://www.ameriblues.com/2010/04/24/calep-emphrey-interview-by-abby-owen/

Abby Owen : - I Know you've been drummer for B B King for 30-odd years…Calep Emphrey : - Thirty-one yearsAbby Owen : - You stopped last year, 2009? What was the reason?Calep Emphrey : - It was a couple of years ago. I've been on the road for forty years. I felt it was time I come in and be with my family.Abby Owen : - So, pretty much just retiring?Calep Emphrey : - Yeah. Semi-retiring. I have my own group started now. 'Calep Emphrey's Blues Project'

Answer 2

died of prosate cancer