Clem Cattini: key obituary facts
Is Clem Cattini dead? Yes. Clem Cattini died on November 3, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Clem Cattini's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Clem Cattini known for?
He was a British drummer.
More about Clem Cattini
Born: 28 August 1937.
Place of birth: Stoke Newington.
Gender: male.
Occupation: drummer, musician.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Career began: 1958.
Also known as: Clemente Anselmo Agustino Cattini.
Genres: Rock and roll, instrumental rock.
Occupations: Drummer, session musician.
Instruments: Drums, percussion.
Years active: 1958–present.
Formerly of: Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, The Tornados, Apollo 100.
Clem Cattini, the English rock and roll drummer and member of the Tornados, died November 3, 2026, aged 89.
Born Clemente Anselmo Agustino Cattini in Stoke Newington, north London, he began his musical career in 1958, first playing at the 2i’s Coffee Bar and backing singers including Terry Dene. He went on to join the Beat Boys, a touring group supporting performers managed by Larry Parnes, among them Marty Wilde and Billy Fury.
Cattini later played with Johnny Kidd & the Pirates before becoming a session musician in 1965. His work as a drummer extended across hundreds of recordings in styles ranging from rock and roll to instrumental rock, and included sessions for artists as varied as Cliff Richard and Lou Reed. He featured on 42 UK number one singles, a measure of the breadth of his work in recording studios. Cattini was associated with the Tornados during the group’s rise in the early 1960s, before establishing a substantial career as a session player. Across his career, he contributed drum and percussion parts to recordings by a wide range of artists, becoming one of the most prolific drummers in UK recording history.