Clemente Anselmo Agustino Cattini (born 20 August 1937)[1] is an English rock and roll drummer of the late 1950s and 60s, who was a member of The Tornados before becoming well known for his work as a session musician.
Born to Italian parents living in Stoke Newington, North London, Cattini worked in his father's restaurant before deciding to pursue a career in music.
[5][4] He also played in the orchestra for BBC TV's Top of the Pops, and toured with Cliff Richard, Roy Orbison, Lynda Carter, The Kids from "Fame" and many others.
He was also considered for Led Zeppelin – he was initially on Jimmy Page's shortlist of drummers when forming the band before they settled on John Bonham.
He had earlier played alongside John Paul Jones on Donovan's hit single "Hurdy Gurdy Man".
Peter Grant (Led Zeppelin’s manager-in-waiting) saw me at a session, phoned me and asked me to go to lunch to him to talk about a project.
I don’t know.”[6] Cattini played drums both on the records and on live performances for The Wombles band, that was based on the book and television show.
[7]Cattini was portrayed by James Corden in the 2009 film Telstar and appeared himself, playing John Leyton's chauffeur.