Gerald Drucker

British classical double bass player, photographer and double bass teacher. Born 5 August 1925 London, England, UK - Died 19 March 2010. He studied at The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama. He started his career as a violinist or violist with The Boyd Neel Orchestra and The Jacques Orchestra. Principal Double Bass of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (1953-1964), and Principal Double Player & Principal Photographer of New Philharmonia Orchestra (1964-1977) and Philharmonia Orchestra (1977-1990). He formed The London Double Bass Ensemble in 1980.