Joe English

American drummer, singer, songwriter and producer, born July 2, 1949 in Rochester, New York. Best known as a former drummer for Wings (2)
From 1969 to 1973, he was a member of the Syracuse, New York based band The Joe English Band, performing as lead singer & drummer. Besides his own career, he played also as a session musician in background bands of differrent Christian artists.
He played the snare with his right hand and the hi-hat and ride cymbals with his left, a technique commonly termed "open handed". He has been unable to play drums professionally since the late 1990s, due to chronic problems with his ankles.
In 1990, he ed the Word of Faith Fellowship in Rutherfordton, North Carolina and has been involved in music within the church.
Husband of Dayle English.