Terry Cagle is dead: Drummer for the ‘Cat Brothers’ band Cause of death and Obituary

Terry Cagle is dead: Drummer for the 'Cat Brothers' band Cause of death and Obituary

Terry Cagle drummer for the legendary Cate Brothers Band dies at 72. Let’s see more details about Terry Cagle and his cause of death in detail.

How Did Terry Cagle Die? The Cate Brothers Drummer Terry Cagle Passed Away

Terry Cagle, a longtime drummer for The Cate Brothers Band, has passed away. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Ralph Terry Cagle passed away. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, George’s Majestic Lounge announced the passing of Terry Cagle via a statement shared on Facebook.

“We are saddened this morning to hear of the passing of Terry Cagle, drummer for the legendary Cate brothers band, Earl & Them, and nephew to Levon Helm. He will be missed by all ❤️; rest in peace. ”

People are displaying their condolences over his passing as he passed away suddenly. However, they are also curious as to how Terry Cagle passed away or what caused his passing. At the time of his death, he was 72 years old. As soon as the News came out, Friends and families are pouring condolence on social media.

Drummer’s Cause of Death

Terry Cagle has died. He was confirmed dead on Sunday, February 12, 2023. As per the source claimed that The Cate Brothers drummer Terry Cagle was struggling with pneumonia and heart-related ailments. Terry Cagle passed away from heart failure complications.

Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please receive our heartfelt condolences.

Who was Terry Cagle?

He was born in 1050 in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas but he spent most days in Tukey Scratch, Arkansas. As mentioned, he was a self-taught drummer. He surged to fame and prominence after joining Cate Brothers in 1966. During the mid-60s the Cate Brothers performed country soul music in Arkansas and the mid-South of the USA. Cate Brothers are twin brothers Earl and Ernie from Arkansas. They were born on 26th December 1942. Later Terry Cagle was inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame.

In the 2000s he formed his own band Jungle Bush Beaters. He named this band after his uncle. This band was hugely popular in Fayetteville, Arkansas. But after Cagle’s death, it won’t be the same.

Terry Cagle is a self-taught drummer

Cagle is a self-taught drummer who began working as a professional musician at age fifteen. In 1966 Cagle’s uncle, Levon Helm recruited him as the drummer for the Del-Reys, a group that later became the Cate Brothers. As part of the group, Cagle shared the stage with such bands as the Grateful Dead and Queen.

Levon Helm’s nephew, drummer and singer terry , was a member of the Cate Brothers Band when they played with The Band in the ’80s. He also played as a member of the “Australian Band” in 1988. Terry Cagle and his group the Jungle Bush Beaters, named after Levon Helm’s first high school band, released the album Distant Drums in 2000.

The Cate Brothers are a singer-songwriter-musician duo of twin brothers from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Earl, and Ernest “Ernie” Cate.

Terry Cagle Obituary

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, George’s Majestic Lounge announced the passing of Terry Cagle via a statement shared on Facebook.

“We are saddened this morning to hear of the passing of Terry Cagle, drummer for the legendary Cate brothers band, Earl & Them, and nephew to Levon Helm. He will be missed by all ❤️; rest in peace. ”

Words cannot describe how we feel for the family. We give our condolences to the entire family. May God rest the deceased’s soul.

We are praying for peace and comfort in this time of need. May God bless the family. We’ll be praying for God’s strength and comfort in the coming days for you and your family. love and prayers.

Feel free to drop condolence messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased, as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs.

Condolence Posted on Social Media

White Water Tavern posted, “Deepest condolences to the bandmates and countless loved ones of the oh-so-special Cagle, who heartbreakingly, has passed. We are so grateful for every time he graced our stage throughout the decades, most recently on December 18th. We love and thank you, brother.”

A fan wrote, “Oh no!!! So saddened to hear Terry  has passed away! He was the long-time drummer for The Cate Brothers and Earl & Them, and he was also Levon Helm’s nephew. R.I.P., Terry! ”

White water Tavern Posted

My deepest condolences to the bandmates and countless loved ones of the oh-so-special Cagle, who heartbreakingly, has passed. We are so grateful for every time he graced our stage throughout the decades, most recently on December 18th. We love and thank you, brother.

Pryor Center Posted

Terry was once unsure of his drumming ability. He grew up to become the drummer for the Cate Brothers, a prominent Ozarks-based rock group, where he shared the stage with bands like Queen.

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