Jim Capaldi: Traffic Co-Founder and Drummer Dies at 60

Jim Capaldi was an English drummer, singer and songwriter. Born Nicola James Capaldi on August 2, 1944, in Evesham, Worcestershire, he co-founded the band Traffic in 1967 with Steve Winwood.

Capaldi co-wrote much of Traffic's material, including "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys." He also had a solo career, and his song "That's Love" reached No. 28 in the United States. Traffic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Capaldi married Ana E. S. Campos in 1975 and had two daughters. He died of stomach cancer in London on January 28, 2005, at age 60.

Achievements: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Traffic (2004), solo hit "That's Love."

Birth: August 2, 1944 - Evesham, England.

Profession: Drummer and songwriter.

Interesting Facts: Jimi Hendrix once played guitar with his early band in London.