Graham Deakin (born circa 1950) is an

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, who was the main drummer for

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's touring band, Ox, from 1972 until 1977. Deakin had a short spell with The Flys following his departure from Ox. Deakin, who was born in

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, played a session with

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on 21 April 1975 at Ramport Recording Studios, three days before they started recording their ''

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. Deakin also performed on the songs " Peg Leg Peggy", "

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", and " Made in Japan" on the

album, ''

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'' (1973). He also performed on the soundtrack to the film ''Tommy'' (1975). He has also featured on albums by The Moody Blues and John Lodge, as well as another Entwistle album, ''

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'' (1975). Deakin also played drums on the album, '' Blue Jays'' (1975), recorded by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.

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