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Actor Joby Baker, Elvis' Drummer, Dies at 92
4 Jul
Summary
- Joby Baker, who drummed with Elvis Presley, died at 92.
- He starred as a radio DJ in the sitcom 'Good Morning World'.
- Baker also pursued a career as a painter, preferring it to stardom.
Joby Baker, a versatile entertainer and painter, died on June 22 at the age of 92.
Baker gained early recognition for his role as drummer Wilbur in the 1965 film 'Girl Happy,' where he performed with Elvis Presley.
He later starred as Dave Lewis, a radio DJ, in the short-lived 1967 CBS sitcom 'Good Morning World.' Baker also appeared in films like 'The Last Angry Man' and numerous television series.
Born in Montreal in 1934, Baker spent his early life in Hawaii and developed a passion for painting, which he considered his primary artistic pursuit.
Despite his acting roles, Baker often expressed a preference for painting over the pressures of stardom, valuing his artistic endeavors above public recognition.
