John Cummings obit

Founding member of acclaimed San Jose rock band dies at 58

John Cummings was the original drummer for The Odd Numbers

 

He was not on the list.

John Cummings, the original drummer for the acclaimed San Jose rock act The Odd Numbers, died Friday (Aug. 27). He was 58. News of his death was made public through social media posts, including one from The Odd Numbers vocalist-guitarist Dave Baisa. “Sad to let everyone know that John Cummings passed... read full story

"I wanted to have a good time playing rock ‘n' roll music, traveling around,"

Cummings, founding drummer of San Jose rock band The Odd Numbers, has died at age 58.

Cummings co-founded the band in 1988 with fellow Leigh High School alumni. The Odd Numbers gained a following for their blend of power pop, mod rock, soul, and punk.

The cause of death has not been released. Cummings was a significant part of the band's enduring legacy in the San Jose music scene.