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Legendary Drummer Gilson Lavis of Squeeze Dies at 74

11/7/2025

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Gilson Lavis, drummer for Squeeze, died in 2025 at age 74.
Jools Holland announced Lavis's death on November 6, 2025, via social media.
Lavis was a key Squeeze member from 1976 to 1992 and later joined Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
His final performance occurred in November 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall.
He was also known for his artwork, painting musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.

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Gilson Lavis, drummer for Squeeze, died in 2025 at age 74.
Jools Holland announced Lavis's death on November 6, 2025, via social media.
Lavis was a key Squeeze member from 1976 to 1992 and later joined Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
His final performance occurred in November 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall.
He was also known for his artwork, painting musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.