America drummer Wil Leacox passes

[IA8IT]

(Stockton, CA) -- Shenandoah residents are mourning the passing of another local music legend.

"Sister Golden Hair," released in 1975, was just one of the many hit records of the legendary rock group America. Drumming in the background on that song and many other classic tunes was William Robert "Wil" Leacox. Leacox died this week at his home in Stockton, California at the age of 74. Leacox drummed for America for 41 years. A 1965 Shenandoah High School graduate, Leacox honed his music skills playing for many local rock groups. One such group was called the Green Giants, who released this 1964 single, "Pity Me".
https://www.kmaland.com/news/shen-native-america-drummer-wil-leacox-passes/article_bc2c626e-8465-11ec-8d41-b3a813cbc351.html

Bio from 1999
http://www.accessbackstage.com/america/bio_will.htm

Obit
https://www.hackettlivingston.com/obituary/william-leacox

William Robert Leacox, the drummer for the band America for 41 years, passed away at his home in Stockton, CA this week at age 74. He will be missed by his brother, Jim Leacox, and sister, Janie Casteel, their spouses, his nieces and nephews, his California friends, plus his many friends and fans around the world. Memorial service details are pending.

Wil and his family shared a mutual love and lifelong dedication to music. Wil would want to ensure that students receive the same inspiration and opportunities he received throughout his long and successful musical career.

[MuseRider]

1. He was a great guy.

I did not know him personally, hung around all those guys from time to time and I got my music degree with his brother Jim. It is pretty sad around here over this. RIP