David Garibaldi has officially announced his departure from funk/R&B powerhouse, Tower Of Power.
The influential drummer and educator’s statement has been posted on the band’s social media:
“Brothers and Sisters of The Drum and everyone else…!!! Greetings form the west coast. Today, with great satisfaction and a feeling of deep fulfillment and humility, I’m announcing that as of January 12, 2024, my time with Tower of Power has reached its end. I always told myself and others that when it’s time to leave the Million Gig March, that I would know. Well, that happened last July as we were nearing the end of our European tour. My body told me. My body told me and I listened. By the time I got home from last year’s touring on December 18, I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that I had enough. […] So…what will I do? […] There’s always lots to do. By no means am I “retired”…I’m just not on the tour bus. I’m very much looking forward to see what’s next! God bless you all and I hope to update you again soon. – DG“
Read the full statement HERE.
Garibaldi and Tower Of Power have left an indelible mark on contemporary music. The drummer joined the band in 1970, left in the mid-1970s and rejoined in 1998 to continue until last week. During his time away from TOP, he was recording and writing with artists including Gino Vannelli, Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Boz Scaggs, the Yellowjackets, Jermaine Jackson and Deniece Williams.
