American drummer.
Father of Trey Ackerman.
Nashville’s A-Team Drummers during the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. He played on thousands of recordings as well as live performances, television shows, commercial jingles and radio broadcasts. He was also the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry, the hit television show Hee Haw, and Music Row’s world famous RCA Studios.

Born: May 1, 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee
Died: December 13, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee