Karl Chambers

Philadelphia-based drummer Karl Chambers was hired by producer Don Kirshner to be the drummer for the group "Toomorrow" in 1970. The Monkees-style exploits of this group were made into the movie "Toomorrow" also released in 1970. This group and movie are best known for featuring Olivia Newton-John in her days prior to becoming a famous solo artist. Karl continued his career as a Philly drummer throughout the 1970s, with such groups as Archie Bell and the Drells and Gladys Knight and the Pips. He passed away from cancer on February 24, 2002 at the age of 55.